I saw this one today, before coffee: IN CASE NO ONE TOLD YOU TODAY: You're beautiful. You're loved. You're needed. You're alive for a reason. You're stronger than you think.* You're going to get through this. I'm glad you're alive. Don't Give Up! *I read this line as, "You're stranger than you think.* I can't... Continue Reading →
The Maiming of Mufasa, or The Day My Harley Was Run Over
Mufasa, most would agree, was Disney's King, the laid-back, easy-going-until-you-messed-with-him-or-his-family, Lion King. I named my first motorcycle (a beautiful, Luxury Blue, Harley Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster), after Mufasa. I thought the name suited him. He was easy going but I never forgot the power he exhibited. This was my very first motorcycle and most days... Continue Reading →
The Dryer Saga
I have a sign with clothes pins on it, hanging on the wall over my dryer. The sign reads, "Looking for a Sole Mate," which I think is an adorable sign and place to hang errant socks that either the washing machine or dryer consume the mates to. Well tonight we found a glove and... Continue Reading →
God and Garlic
After my ever-present coffee, church was next on my agenda. My takeaway from the service today was about being the person who bears fruit. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me - conflict with my family, my budget, and my health. It was really, and I mean REALLY hard to see God's... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Date (9/11)
Will anything else ever take the place in my future memories of what happened on this date so many years ago? And then Toby Keith came out with his song about it, and it united us in this one singular cause - every single American (at least everyone I knew!) wanted to rain down on... Continue Reading →
Selling Items on an Online Platform
I have been selling on an online platform for a few years now and have recently begun to expand my listings to other platforms. My taste is eclectic, which reflects in the variety of products I sell. I could give tips and tricks (I might do a blog about that), but this morning's post is... Continue Reading →
My Not-So-Green Thumb
I have a desire to plant, and two-thirds of my yard is not being used, so I'm planning out next Spring's venture - an elaborate garden that will sustain Hubbin and me, and whoever else might benefit from my not-so-green thumb. This year's effort was a bit better than last year's, however the multiple 100-degree... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Trying to Add to My Stress, but…
But there it is, putting into words what I'm feeling tonight, and it's my own fault. I have a tendency to take on too much, to the point where I am immobile. Years ago, my older brother was in a motorcycle accident. He was in the left-hand turn lane at one of those courtesy traffic... Continue Reading →
Scaring Myself Half to Death!
Last night I was reviewing some of my older story 'starts' and came across a story that from the beginning it jumped right into conveying the sheer terror my protagonist felt as she was being stalked. As I read it, I found places I could expand on, parts that were confusing, and a part where... Continue Reading →
Getting My Mind Out of the Gutter
Yes, I know the title is misleading, but I am amused anyway. We are of course talking about our home's rain gutters. I cannot believe just how many nests have been made in them this year! Today Hubbin is cleaning them out and I'm spotting him on the ladder. Yep, I'm the 'gofer' girl; I'm... Continue Reading →
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