I've been watching numerous media videos on what took place today, specifically the attempt on Former (and Future) President Trump. The horror and the 'what ifs' are plaguing me tonight, and the one question at the top of my ever-growing list is, "what if Trump had turned his head even slightly?" This event would have... Continue Reading →
At the Hairdresser’s (not really)
Hubbin is coloring my hair at home - for the record, he does a great job at applying color, and I'm reacting as if he's my hairdresser, one I've not seen in ages. "So, here's what's been going on since the last time I sat in your chair," I remark. He laughs but I'm more... Continue Reading →
Using Our Screened-In Patio in the Winter
Our patio is one of my favorite places to hang out. It faces south and is surrounded on three sides by our home. One of the first renovations we did when we moved in, was to screen it in so we could use it, fairly bug-free. I do a lot of my writing out there... Continue Reading →
Another Summer Storm
This morning I am out on my patio amid a Summer Storm that carries a "Severe Thunderstorm Warning" from the National Weather Service. "Seek Shelter" they say, so here I am, sheltered and watching God do what God does. And it is truly impressive! The lightning show far surpasses any fireworks, and the rolling thunder... Continue Reading →
Feeling the Urge to Write
It seems as if the only moments I take the time to put a halt to my busy day and write lately are when storms are a-brewing; today is no exception. I am on the patio, seeing the lightning flashes and hearing the thunder roll and it is peaceful to me, this weather, comforting in... Continue Reading →
Was It A Dark and Stormy Night?
Just about every memory I've ever had about Snoopy started with him as a writer and the line of "It Was A Dark and Stormy Night..." Well Thursday night was such a night. We got a warning on our phones that a severe thunderstorm was headed our way, and it got to us, four hours... Continue Reading →