Having bonked my head so many times on an open cabinet door has taught me to close it, no matter how soon I plan to return to it. One of my favorite movies has such a detail in it that makes it the basis for the rest of the movie ("Last Holiday", 2006); we won't... Continue Reading →
M-E-E: Modify Eating & Exercise
Ah, a new acronym for me: "It's All About M-E-E" - Modify Eating & Exercise So I have a couple of ongoing issues with my health which I've used as an excuse to not exercise nor track my intake, but this last week, thanks to a BUNCH of posts that made it to my FB... Continue Reading →
Writing About Writing – Again…
I write the way I speak, so it's no surprise to me that I can reread something I've written years ago and say, "Oh, that's good!" What came as a surprise to me was that not everybody thought so. Yes, I was that naive, and perhaps I still am. WordPress dynamics sends me 'Blast From... Continue Reading →
Story Shorts – Side Hustle or Procrastination?
My friend used to re-life items she'd find curbside. Her talent lies in this area; she has made some good money by turning old footstools to cat beds, sweaters into Autumn pumpkins, and wooden boxes into storage chests. I'm not very creative when it comes to such things. I have to have gotten an idea... Continue Reading →
Bumblebees and Fishing Poles
Though I was born a Valley Girl, I was transplanted to a remote dairy farm in western Oregon when I was almost five years old. So what did a kid do for entertainment back then? I had my own agenda which involved first heading to the lookout point on the hill at the end of... Continue Reading →
Watering My Garden and Other Such Nonsense
Today marks the bazillionth day of 100 degree temperatures in my little corner of the world, so I think it's a futile effort to continue to water my non-producing garden and even my lawns at this point. Do I just give up on greenery or make the city coffers wealthy for another month? Who all... Continue Reading →
What’s the bravest thing I’ve ever done? I killed a string.
Daily writing promptWhat’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done when no one was watching?View all responses I have a life-long, deep-rooted Arachnphobia that started when I was a little girl. It is Xanax-worthy, and even to this day, not even my pest control people say the "S" word in my presence - if they happen... Continue Reading →
The Hazards of Looking Up – The Saga Continues
Ever notice how many times a day you look up? You might go to the cabinet to get a cup or glass, the ingredients for a meal, lift your head to drink that last sip of soda from a can, glance up at a traffic light, or check the time on a wall clock. And... Continue Reading →
Creativeness and Butterflies
I can pretty much write something about anything. Most who know me, know I've written short stories about a bit of everything. Could I write about a box of Kleenex? Yes, and I actually have a short, fictional story about one. Today's thoughts are about butterflies. I am intrigued by them and the symbolism surrounding... Continue Reading →
“…Life’s Ups and Downs…”
"...I've had my share, of life's ups and downs..." This is one of those song lyrics that touches me ALL THE TIME, and usually I'll sing the rest of that line - "...but Fate's been kind, the downs have been few..." For those not familiar with it, the song is "You're the Best Thing That... Continue Reading →
