I'm close to the halfway mark of my 365 daily Thank You's. When I started back in August, I had no idea that writing on a daily basis would be as challenging as it's been. Initially, it was easy to think of the thank you's, I'd generated a list to help me. Some of the … Continue reading Halfway Home, Almost
Nice Is As Nice Does, Indeed (or In Deed)
"If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." Yes, Mom, it's still ringing in my ears. It's an expression emblazoned on the psyches of millions of kids who've heard it thousands of times from mothers, grandmothers, and teachers. Now as for doing something nice, that's also a value that is instilled at … Continue reading Nice Is As Nice Does, Indeed (or In Deed)
Mirror, Mirror
I've been really diggin' on the writing prompts from the Daily Press. I'm finding it so helpful to have a place to start. So, on to the writing subject of the day: Does the person you see match the person you feel like on the inside? Lately, I don't look into mirrors, I avoid … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror
Predictions: Phil Style
When I read the prompt for bloggers today at the Daily Post on WordPress, there have been some of those in my family. Then, I read it more closely to see this: There are 344 days remaining in the year. Describe what you’d like to be doing on day 211. (Hint: that’s July 30th.) I … Continue reading Predictions: Phil Style
Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
I don't think I was quite like other 16-year olds. I didn't want a sweet sixteen party, that wasn't the tradition in our family. I wanted a rocking chair. Yes, a sixteen year old girl wanted a rocking chair; by that time I was already and Auntie and taking care of little ones and a … Continue reading Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
Fan Page!
There are many New England Patriots fans cleaning up their living rooms, game rooms and dens, from the nachos, 7-layer dips, wings, and beer, that was part of the game-time tradition for today's championship game. I too am a fan although not as big a fan as others in my family; but I too am … Continue reading Fan Page!
The Luckiest Person, Me!
The prompt today encourages bloggers to write about the first person we saw today. The first person I see every day is my husband and while I love him to pieces, I'm going to put my own spin on the Luckiest People topic. The second person this morning I interacted with is a Facebook friend. … Continue reading The Luckiest Person, Me!
The Regulars
In my younger days I was a waitress and a bartender. I loved it. I worked in family style and fine dining restaurants and both have their special charms. However, the one thing each has in common is: The Regulars. You know who they are, and you may even be one yourself. You have a favorite place, a … Continue reading The Regulars
Not Rocky and Bullwinkle
Who doesn't enjoy a good team building activity? You might be surprised. Especially if the activity requires any invasion of personal space or revelations of a personal nature. For years I've been the person in my workplace to be the "team builder" for large group meetings--I love doing them. Basically, that means I need to … Continue reading Not Rocky and Bullwinkle
All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
Tonight, Steve and I started classes at DCYF to become foster parents for (and perhaps adopt) a child in "state care". We've toyed with the idea of foster care or adoption for a while. In Rhode Island there are a couple thousand kids at any time in need of more than a place, they're in … Continue reading All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
365 Days of Thank You 