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 →
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 →
Experiments With Rebel Canning
Yes, I said it, I pressure-canned several gallons of 1% milk this past week. The people who swear by federal guidelines say this is a no-no, but I used old-school methods to do it, and it worked out well. I had one quart jar that didn't seal, so that got made into pudding last night,... Continue Reading →
My Life is a Song Lyric
Music moves my life and there are so many songs out there that fit what I'm doing or where I'm at, and for several mornings now, I've awakened with a song playing in my head. This morning is no different. The song for today is "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities. The lyrics (in part)... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Gifts
I have been the recipient of several unexpected gifts this week, and it's not even my birthday! The first came from my Bestie in Nevada, who sent me a set of the new, trending, semi-cured gel nail strips plus a UV light, via an Amazon package. I was skeptical at first that they were as... Continue Reading →
My Last First Date – July 3rd, 2015
Who knew that when my friend canceled our gold-panning trip with me at the last minute, that it would lead to my last first date, my last first kiss? My friend and I had been planning for a couple weeks to go pan for gold in the California foothills, but at the last minute, something... Continue Reading →
Sometimes You Just Have to Walk Away
In the midst of our constant remodeling ideas, Hubbin was entertaining the idea of creating a custom built-in dresser system on one side of our walk-in closet. The weeds of it were the inches, the allowance for drawer pulls, the type of fronts the drawers would have, etc., etc., etc. The discussion got heated when... Continue Reading →
Story Starts and Ideas, Now Where Did I Put Those?
I was searching for a story I had begun about a year ago, thinking it would be a good one to submit to an online magazine. I never did find it, but I found several story ideas that I had jotted down on the fly over the last few months. Many are one liners, designed... Continue Reading →
Getting Through It (Hubbin’s Cancer)
People have said to me (many times) that Hubbin's cancer and subsequent treatment options are his road, his path, and that I should not take it so personally. I strongly disagree but having said that, I realize that's just me and how I am. I do tend to take things personally, especially if they affect... Continue Reading →
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