When I started second grade at my new school, my favorite teacher was Miss Bubble, and I quickly discovered that she was every other second grade student’s favorite as well. Her last name was not actually ‘Bubble’; her full name was so long and hard to pronounce that we all called her that. The name... Continue Reading →
Dating Nightmares, One of Many
Before I met Hubbin, I was part of the online dating world. This post, though lengthy, is about a particular guy I 'met' who might have been on his way to getting me locked up, simply because I wanted to believe the lies. I shouldn't have clicked on his profile. I had subscribed to multiple... Continue Reading →
Ice Hockey, Rural Oregon Style
I was sent to a Las Vegas conference when I lived in Nevada, and as usual, I got lost in one of the huge hotels that hosted a hockey tournament. I could never seem to find my way anywhere; my sense of direction has failed me on more than one occasion. This time my lack... Continue Reading →
Nothing Ever Happens Here (A Short Story)
(One for the littles) “Nothing ever happens here!” Ali and her twin brother Alex complained in unison. They came in and flopped down on the floor next to their mother’s rocking chair in the living room and gave a loud sigh. It was the second week of summer break, and they were already bored with... Continue Reading →
Dream Interpretation; What’s Really Going On
Okay, who all believes that dreams may have a deeper meaning to give insight to the dreamer? *raising my hand* Having said that, I do not believe that events or people or items that one dreams about have the same meaning to all who dream, nor that all dreams come from the One above. The... 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 →
