I've been absent because I've been out of state, helping some friends in Reno, Nevada. Having said that, I don't announce that I'm leaving, but rather, announce that I have returned. I once read somewhere that you should never announce that you're going to be gone, nor should you post pictures of where you're at,... Continue Reading →
“…or, You Could Be A Pirate…”
One of my littles (my grandsons) was having a conversation with his younger brother in the back seat of my car the other day while on the way to our next quest. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This is both amusing and thought-provoking since the eldest is eight years old... Continue Reading →
Been a Hot Minute – A Coffee Moment
As is usual, this morning I am pondering randomness over my first cup of coffee, like where did the expression "A Hot Minute" come from? However I look at that randomness, it's still been a few since I've blogged. Today's agenda will include a video call for a project I may be a part of... Continue Reading →
Diet, Exercise, and Writing, Oh My!
I've been struggling with making my retirement an actual retirement and realized recently that I had never fully retired. I went from my state service retirement to working in a casino gift shop (and several other positions within that casino), to working in the shops at the airport, to substitute teaching, and then keeping an... Continue Reading →
Random Book Title Moments
This morning's coffee moment has me pondering over my desk mess, since I have something like two to-three dozen stories / books in the works, and at perhaps that many story-starts that vie for my attention. I'll be actively working on one of my stories and a scene will pop into my head that is... Continue Reading →
Ever Try to Reclaim Your Life?
As I take sips from my first cup today, I am reminded that it is Monday. Monday's agenda usually sets the tone for the rest of the week for me. It is a fresh start on whatever might be on my to-do list and I have all the best intentions of checking at least a... Continue Reading →
Someday I’ll Wash Away the Fingerprints
My Littles visited this past weekend and though I try to streamline cleanup and chaos, there is still the aftermath from each of their visits. There are water bottles, towels, sheets, pajamas, and of course, fingerprints on everything from their little hands (one time, one of my Littles even licked the sliding glass door to... Continue Reading →
Charlie Kirk – “Formidable?”
Yes, "Formidable" was the first word that came to my mind to describe Charlie Kirk after I saw the first of many of his podcasts. I realized I was witnessing greatness as I watched the outspokenness of someone who publicly wore his faith and beliefs like armor. He was so steadfast in his convictions! This... Continue Reading →
Take the Win!
Saturdays are 'weigh-in' days for me, so this morning (before coffee), I jumped on the scale, cringing because it has been unmovable. Well today it reflected a loss of 2/10ths of a pound. Instead of celebrating, I immediately thought, "Only 2/10ths???" But then, on my way to pour my morning coffee, I remembered just how... Continue Reading →
Save the Boots!
Ever just KNOW the direction something is going to go? Years ago (yes, this was before cell phones), having a home phone was a privilege, one of which I could not afford. My neighbor had graciously permitted me to give her phone number out for emergencies or as a callback number for doctors and such,... Continue Reading →
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