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 →
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 →
Technology – Friend or Foe?
I went to a grocery store self-checkout register for groceries. When I sighed (rather loudly, I'm afraid) about having to do this myself, a wonderful store clerk came to my assistance. She scanned everything after I had told her that 99.9% of the time self-checkout does not work for me, and that I'd need assistance... Continue Reading →
Have a Great Day and Don’t Bite Anybody!
I am not sure what started that little exit remark, but I know the day it began. A couple months ago, I was helping my daughter with her yard sale and as the last customer was leaving, out of the blue, I heard those words come out of my mouth. "Have a great day and... Continue Reading →
Reclaiming My Space – Decluttering Random Objects on My Desk Right Now
This morning's randomness in my head comes from the randomness that has appeared on my desk after the thorough cleaning I gave it last week. There seems to be no logic to the variety - a box of pocket hand warmers, a book about macrame knots, an arrow shaped ring, a whole BOX of flash... Continue Reading →
Goals and Agendas, My 2026 Resolution Version
Ah, it's that time of year again. It's time to reflect on what I've accomplished and what still needs to be done, my past hails and fails, and what did or didn't work for me this year. I am also reflecting upon the many blessings I have received and will go into the new year,... Continue Reading →
Returning From a Ten-Day Trip
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 →
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