I was sipping coffee out on my patio the other day to watch the storm race through, and amid the sounds of thunder, I heard the city's outdoor community speaker warning people to take shelter because of the many lightning strikes. To me, there is comfort in hearing those warnings. Just knowing that there is... Continue Reading →
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What, Me Worry? Well Ya!
I am a worrier. This goes against all that God instructs and I fight the need to play out all scenarios to a situation I may find myself heading into. The 'what-if's' hit and I can go from zero to sixty in less time than it takes me to type those words. I was reminded... Continue Reading →
Selective Memory Loss
There have been numerous times in my life that I have chosen to forget. I have chosen to forget phone numbers, log-in's, names, tasks, and unjustices. Today I get to use 'getting old' as the excuse, but it serves me well these days, though there are times when I have to take notes so that... Continue Reading →
But Wait, There’s More (yes, my Oklahoma Weather)
This week is shaping up to have a LOT of March winds and weather. The soothsayers (our favorite weather people) are predicting the Big Four (hail, rain, winds, tornados) for much of Texas, Oklahoma, and the east, and while I'm on board with having some warmer, wet weather, I don't think I'm ready for the... Continue Reading →
“Hey Lady”
I once worked as a short order cook in a small, corner cafe in a casino. The cafe was aptly named "The Corner Cafe," which I worked at for over ten years. There were several daily specials on the menu which included a ninety-nine-cent breakfast and a twenty-five-cent, all you could drink, cup of coffee.... Continue Reading →
Skunk Lives Matter Too
While on my day road trip Monday, I counted over twelve dead bodies on the road. I'm talking roadkill, and dead skunks in particular (do skunks have nine lives too?}. I am pretty sure that at least twelve people's lives were off to a bad start on Monday, and if truth be told, it probably... Continue Reading →
Friday the 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day
There's something rather dark about having a scary movie associated with the day before a Sweetheart's Day, and my active imagination is spiraling with a twisted love story that somehow seems stalkerish. It has to be a short one; I am trying to finish my Western. I'll edit this post after completion. Happy V-Day, all!... Continue Reading →
Does My Daily Agenda Sabotage My Writing Time? Focus, Girl!
I have several stories I have been working on, and they are in various stages of finish-ness (yes, I make up words to suit my purpose). Having said that, I noticed a trend in my writing. On the days I have, with all good intentions, set aside time to write, my brain creates an agenda... Continue Reading →
Technology – Friend or Foe?
I went to a grocery store self-checkout register for groceries. When I sighed (rather loudly, I'm afraid) about having to do this myself, a wonderful store clerk came to my assistance. She scanned everything after I had told her that 99.9% of the time self-checkout does not work for me, and that I'd need assistance... Continue Reading →
Have a Great Day and Don’t Bite Anybody!
I am not sure what started that little exit remark, but I know the day it began. A couple months ago, I was helping my daughter with her yard sale and as the last customer was leaving, out of the blue, I heard those words come out of my mouth. "Have a great day and... Continue Reading →
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