My heart breaks for children in our country who are sexually abused & who are faced with the reality that in many states, THEY CANNOT GET HELP. My heart breaks for women who are miscarrying and can’t get help because they live in the wrong state. They are forced by that state to see if they will survive the miscarriage or die because of complications … Continue reading ABORTION RIGHTS
Did you know our mind – the thinking part inside our brain – probably has an area covered in cobwebs?Well, I’m sure it’s not a literal Medical Term, but it’s what I call it.All my life, I’ve Stuffed & Stuffed things into the corners of my brain. You know – old commercial themes, cartoons, forgotten songs & shows I loved in 1968. Images I “saw” … Continue reading Oh! My Crowded.Brain
While creating the perfect English Muffin this morning, I thought about what a joy it is to be Creative.Yes, even decorating your muffin with PB&J can be Creative! HA!I am in awe of those whose creativity is different from mine. I respect the ones who’ve followed their dreams to becoming a singing/acting/writing/drawing/cooking/painting star. They have what it takes to make their way up the many … Continue reading The Joy of Creativity
My nose started running beside the chocolate chip display.I fished around in my purse for a tissue – nothing. Digging a bit deeper, I found a napkin! Good thing the Mom in me still stuffs unused napkins in my purse. I’m easily distracted, so I blew my nose & walked away. Wasn’t until I put the groceries away that I realized I didn’t get the … Continue reading CHOCOLATE CHIPS & BOOGERS
I’ve been purging. It’s Fall – so it seems like the right thing to do. There are rules about purging. You can’t do it just any time – you have to be in the mood! Otherwise, you really will only get rid of 1 or 2 things. Last week I purged our closet – well, My Messy Part, to be exact. I’m not very orderly. … Continue reading PURGING!
Of course, I do love my coffee. It’s my eye opening, ear clearing, smile making, happy eye juice that makes me want to pogo stick jump my way through the day! Coffee is my elixir – it has magical qualities, you know. I drink the first cup just to wake up my senses – not necessarily the ‘common sense’ sense – that happens later.No, the … Continue reading COFFEE – The Magic Elixir
Before COVID I never dreamed: I’d go days withoutwearing makeupOr a bra. A diseaseCould becomePolitical. I’d sleep inSo many daysAnd, enjoy it. PeopleWould rebelAgainst MeasuresMeant To save lives. I’d spend monthsWithout shoppingAt Ross Dress For Less. Over 95 million Peoplewould be infectedBy a singleDisease. I’d order groceriesOnlineAnd pick up in my car. 400,000 souls WorldwideWould loseTheir livesIn 1 year. I’d look atMasksAs a fashion accessory. … Continue reading BEFORE COVID
Well, I DID wake up & I was 65 this year 😂 I never did write my memoir last year, but I do have an app on my phone where I save my words & random thoughts. And, of course, my WordPress blogs!I never made it to the pool last year (covid, ya know), but I’ve worn my bright happy old lady swim suit with … Continue reading
A throwback poem story I wrote in 2013: Twas the Night before Christmas, and quiet aboundsexcept for the the TV and A Christmas Story sounds.Steve’s asleep on the couch, with Ike at his feetand Mike’s snuggled in his cat house, nice & neat.i sit in the chair, feet propped up and laptop plugged intyping my story with a silly little grin.No snow do we have … Continue reading Christmas Eve in Vegas
It’s the Night BeforeThe Night Before ChristmasAnd we’d been outto look at the lights. The cats were left sleepingSnug in their usual placeWhile visions of catnip candiesDanced across their face. Aglow with Christmas joyWe made our way homeTo the kitties in chargeIn The house – all alone. We walked in the kitchenAnd turned on the lightsThen into the living roomFor a really astonishing sight! Alvin, … Continue reading Alvin takes the lead
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