The health experts didn't tell me there would be days like this, ones where my bones get in the way of sleep. It is almost four a.m. and I've been awake for a couple hours now, after finally giving up and getting up to make coffee. Lately I have been tossing and turning, trying to... Continue Reading →
Charity Begins At Home
As a retiree, my agenda can change daily, sometimes hourly, depending on what is going on or what comes up. I volunteer pretty often, but sometimes my personal commitments supercede any volunteer work I may want to perform. Having said that, I have always believed that charity begins at home, and this speaks to my... Continue Reading →
Comfort in the Warning Signs
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 →
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 →
