Before I met Hubbin, I was part of the online dating world. This post, though lengthy, is about a particular guy I 'met' who might have been on his way to getting me locked up, simply because I wanted to believe the lies. I shouldn't have clicked on his profile. I had subscribed to multiple... Continue Reading →
Adding A Dental Appointment to the Mix…
I've seen a lot of docs lately. Some were routine, some were annual sorts of appointments, some were for specialists, but today's was to a dentist for a six-month cleaning. The problem is, my dizziness keeps me from driving, so my daughter took me to my appointment and escorted me into the room. She sat... Continue Reading →
The Ever-Present Stack of Monthly Bills
Ever just want to hold on to your money even a little bit before others have a chance to grab it? I'm that way today. Bill paying all monthlies and quarterlies are at the top of today's agenda and I'm being a child about it. "It's all mine!" I want to say, knowing full well... Continue Reading →
Ice Hockey, Rural Oregon Style
I was sent to a Las Vegas conference when I lived in Nevada, and as usual, I got lost in one of the huge hotels that hosted a hockey tournament. I could never seem to find my way anywhere; my sense of direction has failed me on more than one occasion. This time my lack... Continue Reading →
Nothing Ever Happens Here (A Short Story)
(One for the littles) “Nothing ever happens here!” Ali and her twin brother Alex complained in unison. They came in and flopped down on the floor next to their mother’s rocking chair in the living room and gave a loud sigh. It was the second week of summer break, and they were already bored with... Continue Reading →
Dream Interpretation; What’s Really Going On
Okay, who all believes that dreams may have a deeper meaning to give insight to the dreamer? *raising my hand* Having said that, I do not believe that events or people or items that one dreams about have the same meaning to all who dream, nor that all dreams come from the One above. The... Continue Reading →
Toby Keith, “I Wanna Talk About Me…”
I watched a reel the other day where the girl was so focused on her own issues that she perceived others as not caring about her, and did not see that they were dealing with their own dramas. I've been in that position for a few weeks now so this was an "Aha," eye-opening moment... Continue Reading →
Past the Sandbox – Updates to ToryAnneBrown.com
I had (A LOT OF) help with the creation of my website here at http://www.toryannebrown.com and since then, the person who helped me put it together has passed away. I would like to do random updates to it but don't know anyone else who could talk me past the sandbox knowledge level that I possess,... Continue Reading →
Can One Be Both An Analytical and Creative Writer?
I like to think of myself as an analytical person who is able to logically get myself out of a box. I'm also creative and could write a story about the box I got myself out of, using oh, I dunno, dragons, a spirit guide, or a wandering puppy. So this morning I'm wondering if... Continue Reading →
Blessed Beyond Understanding
I heard something the other day that has had me pondering the areas of my existence. The person spoke about being thankful for everything he had, and I could relate to that and have thanked God for all my blessings. But then came the "...but..." Not from him, but from my own inner voice. "...but... Continue Reading →
