I remember visiting a friend not too long ago and being shocked to learn that he rarely took advantage of the great cultural and historical…
Ack! It’s happened again! I’ve become a handbag packrat. You know, those women who carry these massive bags around all the time that are loaded…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…
When I was a kid I thought that the horses just off the west interchange in Ellensburg were wild and I dreamt that when I…
As part of my effort to take back my lunchtime, I’ve spent today’s lunch break composing a little ditty on my laptop just for my awesome…
I asked by Just Frances I asked the grass why it was green; And it smiled and said just because. I asked the sky why…
I needed to cheer up. Soaking my feet and painting my nails is relaxing, which helps boost my mood. Hooker red polish makes me smile,…
I’d like to tell you that I’m completely over my blue mood, but that would be a lie. I have, however, been having an enjoyable…
A while back I picked up a piece of bond paper and a box of crayons to illustrate a silly little image to go along…
I’m really struggling this week. Actually, I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now. I’m sad and I feel quite helpless about it. I’m…
Yay! Today is National Punctuation Day. And if you know me at all you know that this is a day I love to celebrate. So…
I’ve been skipping lunch for years. Well, that’s strictly not true. I’ve been eating lunch (most days) but I eat at my desk whilst working.…
I need a bit of inspiration to remind me that I am working toward a brighter tomorrow. And in the process, maybe you’ll be inspired,…
The Squeen, in her most noble and wise ways, has declared that: “Wednesdays, today and forthwith and here-on-after, are haiku Wednesdays.” I’ve thought about posting…
When I arrived home from England last week there was a happy surprise waiting for me in the post. It was a simple gesture: A…
Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I want to yell. I want to shout. I want to wail about how…
On the drive home from the airport Friday evening, I started to think about Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes). I don’t know what brought the…
Today’s quote from my “Be Good to Yourself” calendar came at just the right time. For a few weeks now I’ve been telling myself to…
Faithful readers of other rubbish I’ve written since Paul died will remember the struggle I had the first time I found myself having to travel…
Right, I promised a more cheerful post the other day and I’m pleased to say that I don’t even have to be fake cheerful! You…