I see that I didn't post for the last week's photo challenge. Since I don't see a new one for today, here is one for last week's topic: Contrast. I took this out of my living room window last winter. I enjoy the cold much more than the muggy, hot, rainy days such as today. … Continue reading A Contrast Photo Challenge
Year: 2014
The Cello–Strikes a Chord
Do you play an instrument? Is there a musical instrument whose sound you find particularly pleasing? Tell us a story about your experience or relationship with an instrument of your choice. I've never played a musical instrument. It's never been something I've had an interest in pursuing. I have a brother who took trumpet lesson, … Continue reading The Cello–Strikes a Chord
Five Days In a Row
I have five days in a row where I do NOT have to got to work. Mind you, that's not to say I won't do work while I'm home, but, that I can do my work in my pj's is comforting. Today, I extend my gratitude to the staff who work with me; I … Continue reading Five Days In a Row
Back of the Queue, A Daily Occurence
Today's prompt for writing: Is there something you've always wanted to do, but never got around to starting (an activity, a hobby, or anything else, really)? Tell us about it — and tell us about what’s keeping you from doing it. If you're a regular reader of my blog you know that I'm in a new … Continue reading Back of the Queue, A Daily Occurence
Picky Tongues — Something Sour
You have to choose one flavor that your sense of taste will no longer be able to distinguish. Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami, spicy (not a taste per se, but we’re generous): which one do you choose to lose? It's toss-up between bitter and sour. I could live without either, but what would sweet and … Continue reading Picky Tongues — Something Sour
Punctuation, Perfectly Positioned, Promotes Productive Prose
We all have strange relationships with punctuation — do you overuse exclamation marks? Do you avoid semicolons like the plague? What type of punctuation could you never live without? Tell us all about your punctuation quirks! I am semi-colon happy; I admit it, freely. I used to be comma happy but I learned my lesson. … Continue reading Punctuation, Perfectly Positioned, Promotes Productive Prose
Missed A Day, Yikes!
Last night as I was falling asleep, I realized that I hadn't posted yesterday. Sorry to those of you who look forward to the daily dose of "thank you". Hopefully, I can make up for it later today!
Who do we thank for TGIF?
So, it's Friday and I find myself again at the end of a busy week not sure where to start writing. I'm not one of those writers/bloggers who does much about outlining thoughts for the week or planning ahead. In fact, I have less than 50 days left of my 365-day journey that is this … Continue reading Who do we thank for TGIF?
Vending Wishes, Aromatherapy Dreams
Soft drinks, electronics, nutrient-free snacks — you can get all of those from a vending machine. But what type of vending machine is sorely needed but doesn’t yet exist? Share your automated retail fantasies with us! During my training to be a life coach I found aromatherapy. I always kind of knew about it, but … Continue reading Vending Wishes, Aromatherapy Dreams
Smells Like Summer To Me
S’mores, salty ocean breezes, veggie burgers on the grill, sweaty people on the bus — what’s the smell you associate the most with summer? This one is a tough call. Living in the Ocean State (a.k.a. Rhode Island), the smells of summer are many. Clam cakes and chowder at George's in Galilee, low tide at … Continue reading Smells Like Summer To Me
365 Days of Thank You 