Courtroom Kerfuffle


Today, Steve and I had to spend some times in small claims court, thanks to a former customer of his that has gone off the deep end two years after the job was done.  Anyway, I made a few observations while I sat in the back row of the courtroom as we waited for the … Continue reading Courtroom Kerfuffle

Right (Write) Now


The Daily Prompt: Write Here, Write Now.  (Since I'm not in the frame of mind to)Write a post entirely in the present tense (I'm going with the) Photographers, artists, poets: show us NOW.  When I read this prompt the very first thing that came to mind, was this picture of my granddaughter, Coco.  I took … Continue reading Right (Write) Now

BFF’s, What Have They Done for You Lately?


Our Daily Prompt today:  BFF's, What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned from the person you’re the closest to? One BFF?  One lesson? I can't imagine there being just one, or a most important one--there have been SO many!  If I have to narrow it down, though, the lessons are these: Listen, listen, listen; and … Continue reading BFF’s, What Have They Done for You Lately?

Be a Good Girl and Do What the Doctor Says


Be a good patient and just do what the doctor tells you.  For some reason, I've always believed that the doctor knows best.  If the doc says to do something, I do it; the white coat and pretty diploma from the prestigious medical school, are indications that they know what they're doing--at least more than … Continue reading Be a Good Girl and Do What the Doctor Says

Three’s Company


The cold (okay, bitter cold) we've been enjoying of late, reminds me of the year's I lived in northern New England; and some days I actually miss it! I may have mentioned before that I lived in New Hampshire for a few years. While I was there I spent about a year living with my … Continue reading Three’s Company

Glossophobia, Not Me!


Today's writing prompt:  We all know how to do something well — write a post that teaches readers how to do something you know and/or love to do. I speak well in public. I enjoy talking in front of groups of people, typically the bigger the crowd, the happier I am doing it. It all … Continue reading Glossophobia, Not Me!

Halfway Home, Almost


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)

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