I watched a reel the other day where the girl was so focused on her own issues that she perceived others as not caring about her, and did not see that they were dealing with their own dramas. I've been in that position for a few weeks now so this was an "Aha," eye-opening moment... Continue Reading →
Past the Sandbox – Updates to ToryAnneBrown.com
I had (A LOT OF) help with the creation of my website here at http://www.toryannebrown.com and since then, the person who helped me put it together has passed away. I would like to do random updates to it but don't know anyone else who could talk me past the sandbox knowledge level that I possess,... Continue Reading →
Can One Be Both An Analytical and Creative Writer?
I like to think of myself as an analytical person who is able to logically get myself out of a box. I'm also creative and could write a story about the box I got myself out of, using oh, I dunno, dragons, a spirit guide, or a wandering puppy. So this morning I'm wondering if... Continue Reading →
Blessed Beyond Understanding
I heard something the other day that has had me pondering the areas of my existence. The person spoke about being thankful for everything he had, and I could relate to that and have thanked God for all my blessings. But then came the "...but..." Not from him, but from my own inner voice. "...but... Continue Reading →
Open Cabinet Doors – Poltergeist?
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 →
