Pick Your Gadget: Your local electronics store has just started selling time machines, anywhere doors, and invisibility helmets. You can only afford one. Which of these do you buy, and why? Anywhere door--in the hope that it's also is an anytime door! And by any time I mean, when I feel like it I could … Continue reading Anywhere Door, I’ll Take That, Please
Month: May 2014
I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times
Tell us about one thing (or more) that you promised yourself you’d accomplish by the end of the year. How would you feel once you do? What if you don’t? On more than one occasion, in fact probably more than 100 times, I've declared that "I'm going to lose this weight!" I thought by asserting my … Continue reading I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times
On the Block – Photo Challenge Catch Up
As I was looking through some pictures I've taken this spring, this one of a lonely forsythia popped off the screen. It's on the block I walk to get from my office to our childcare center across the way. I've been waiting to see what would flower first in this yard tucked behind the green shoulder-high … Continue reading On the Block – Photo Challenge Catch Up
“Boys Will Be Boys” Follow-Up
I've experienced days, like most people, of deep, deep sadness or despair. Grief, loss, loneliness, each powerful emotions that can cripple anyone from living a life of joy and happiness. I don't know anyone who can work through trauma on their own and no one should ever have to, ever. On Thursday I blogged about … Continue reading “Boys Will Be Boys” Follow-Up
Gorgeous Gowns
The photo challenge this week took me back to the pictures I have from the Flower and Garden Show my husband and I went to in February. There were so many cool things to see there, but after reading the prompt for today's post I immediately thought of this one. It kind of reminds me of the … Continue reading Gorgeous Gowns
Boys Will Be Boys Is Unacceptable
More often than not, I'm happy to say where I went to college. I had a great experience as an undergrad, involved in activities, being a student leader; oh, and going to classes that I enjoyed with terrific faculty. Yesterday though, I heard about a classmate's daughter and the horrible incident that is forever a … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys Is Unacceptable
Happy Trees
Due to my long day at work, this is what I didn't get to see in the sunlight today (I took this picture over the weekend). It's the single most beautiful tree our neighborhood; at least it is to me. For the past six springs I've looked forward to seeing it in full color, like it is … Continue reading Happy Trees
The Butterfly Light Award
How cool is this; an award for something I enjoy doing every day--what could be better? This morning when I opened up in connection to Word Press, I found a message from Charlene. She'd nominated me for a Butterfly Light Award. I read on to find out that recognizes those bloggers who spread a little … Continue reading The Butterfly Light Award
My Award Acceptance Speech
In your imaginary award acceptance speech (yes, we know you have one), who’s the very last — and most important — person you thank? "...And finally, the most important thank you goes out to my family...all of them: parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles. I've been blessed to have all of … Continue reading My Award Acceptance Speech
Kindness of Strangers Daily Post
When was the last time a stranger did something particularly kind, generous, or selfless for you? Tell us what happened! You know that television commercial for a well-known insurance company, the one where a man helps a woman with her stroller, then she helps someone else...and on it goes? I'd like to think that's how … Continue reading Kindness of Strangers Daily Post
365 Days of Thank You 