September and October are my favorite months of the year. Last year at this time I was closed up in the house with pneumonia and didn't get to enjoy them. It took two months to fully recover. I've been getting out and taking advantage of the temperate weather this year since I'm well (aside from… Continue reading Favorite
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Ulterior Motives
Have you ever known someone whose actions and words make you feel like they truly care about your needs and feelings? Then you find out later that the person had an ulterior motive? They used your feelings as a means to get what they want from you? I had a family member do this for… Continue reading Ulterior Motives
Vintage
I never really cared for getting ornaments as gifts. I have my own taste. I may sound ungrateful, but after all, I'm the one who has to look at the tree daily until the holidays are over. However, I have accepted the rare ornament gift with grace. The worn out ornaments I use are pretty… Continue reading Vintage
Send Healing Vibes
Those reading this, please say a prayer and/or send positive, comforting, healing thoughts Virginia's way. She's a wonderful woman who deserves good health. So, you'll understand why I'll be absent for a bit from the blogging world while we keep close to my mom. Everyone stay safe and well.
Loudest Way to Love
Making someone feel seen, heard, and understood is the loudest way to love them.... ~ @ActualMurf Through His Disciples' Eyes
Teenage Mortality
The following is a true story. This one is unlike my past memoirs. It doesn't have the light-hearted tone like my others, but life is a kaleidoscope of experiences and perspectives. Many years ago, in another century, when I was a teen, I learned about my mortality. I was one of the youngest kids in… Continue reading Teenage Mortality
Nomads
Am I the only one who gets stuck watching youtube videos? You know, you go to youtube because of a link someone sent you and then end up following the recommended videos, one after another? No? Just me? Well, that happened to me recently, and I came across one person’s content I thought would make… Continue reading Nomads
Holiday Spirits Beyond
Do you ever have moments of melancholy during the holiday season? I'm not talking about despair over a recent loss. I mean at any time during a regular season that's going well and as planned. Do you ever get just a split second of sadness? This is probably more common for women, but maybe men… Continue reading Holiday Spirits Beyond
The Season of . . . Payment?
My doubts continue about the humanity of humanity. This also ties in with the season of "giving." So, let me ask a question. If you were in need of some kind of help, something minor, like a listening ear, or perhaps you needed a ride because a car broke down, would you accept help? I… Continue reading The Season of . . . Payment?
Four Days for Goldilocks
Air conditions are off. Heat pumps and furnaces are off. Goldilocks is enjoying this "just right" weather. Everything is quiet, and I hear something rustling in the brush.Oh, it's just a chipmunk.I apologize for being unable to get to reading blogs last week. For my birthday on Thursday, and all the way through Sunday, we… Continue reading Four Days for Goldilocks
It Happened at the Beauty Salon
Mara climbed out of her car and blinked up at the powder blue sky. A gorgeous September day. She almost wished she didn’t have to go into the salon to get her hair done. She shrugged; at least she enjoyed the company of the people there. The old fashioned, independent boutique had their regulars, and… Continue reading It Happened at the Beauty Salon
Opposites Attract
While chatting in the comment section with friends about my Looking Inside post, another subject crept it's way into the conversation. In the course of discussing how other people's annoying behavior mirrors our own, the topic also came up about how we sometimes choose friends with opposite characteristics from ourselves (thanks to Kate). For example,… Continue reading Opposites Attract
Ungrateful
We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell We had a snow storm overnight on Sunday into Monday. Well, it was actually a blizzard. I love when it snows (like last week), but anything over four inches… Continue reading Ungrateful
Never Met You
Lately I’ve been missing you And I don’t know why I never even met you But the thought of you makes me cry I imagine you would’ve been beautiful Or handsome if you were a boy You’d be on your own by now Perhaps even in married joy How would I have looked in your… Continue reading Never Met You
My Husband is IBM
No the title does not mean that my husband works for IBM. Nor does it have anything to do with any sort of irritable bowl issue. According to him, IBM stands for something else. Italian By Marriage. My husband is as white as a white boy can be, and I'm not talking about skin color.… Continue reading My Husband is IBM
Home for the Fourth
Hello. I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July week. Despite the doldrums, mine was superb. Watched fireworks, went to a festival, rocked to a couple of my favorite bands, and saw a movie (Incredibles 2). When I lived in Florida, I didn't know how we'd ever get back to my hometown where my friends… Continue reading Home for the Fourth
Interactions
It was one of those days. You know, when things just don't seem to be going right. I don't mean that everything was going wrong, really. Physical things actually went pretty smoothly. It was my interactions with humans that took a turn for the worse that day. I'm not really sure what happened, but it… Continue reading Interactions
Pastina
It's kind of a busy week, so this post will be short and sweet. Well, maybe more savory than sweet. My dad finally retired at age seventy-eight, and on Sunday I went to his last brunch fund raiser. That same evening I didn't feel so well. Got sick. Not sure if it was too much… Continue reading Pastina
The Scent Factor (200-word Tuesday)
Have you ever felt like you entered a time machine when you hear a song that transports you to another age and place? Scents are also a powerful flashback inducer. There is a short story in my memoir anthology titled, Hope Lies in Meatballs. It begins with my Grandma and I taking a trip to… Continue reading The Scent Factor (200-word Tuesday)
Friday Philosophy
Let's reflect on the relationships in our lives and appreciate their wide variety. From time spent with those we hold dear to a simple smile exchanged in the checkout line, every connection provides an opportunity to shine light into someone's life - whether for an instant, or a lifetime. Look for opportunities to share… Continue reading Friday Philosophy
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