Tell us about a time when you managed to extract yourself from a sticky situation at the very last minute. Swearing was not something we did in our house growing up. I didn't even know the "F" word existed until I was in my teens, but once I learned it, it quickly became one of … Continue reading Saved by The Bell — Or Braces
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100 Days to Go, I Can’t Believe It!
This is it, the homestretch. I've blogged for 265 days. There are days when I've posted more than once because I got into the Weekly Photo Challenge; and have enjoyed adding to my repertoire. I'll admit it hasn't been easy--and I've surprised myself. Maximizing the writing prompts that are offered every day by Word Press has helped … Continue reading 100 Days to Go, I Can’t Believe It!
Does There Need To Be A Reason?
In Reason to Believe, Bruce Springsteen sings, “At the end of every hard-earned day / people find some reason to believe.” What’s your reason to believe? Does there have to be a reason to believe? Seriously, does everything we believe have to have an explanation, a rationale? When we're little kids we don't look for … Continue reading Does There Need To Be A Reason?
Pride & Joy, Prized Possessions
I'd like to think that I don't really put too much value in having "things" as I get older. Maybe its age, wisdom, or my brush with cancer; or maybe it's having two cats that run around the house willy-nilly and have broken several of my favorite knickknacks. Over the years I've collected music boxes, rocking chairs, and pieces … Continue reading Pride & Joy, Prized Possessions
40 Word Poem
Both the Weekly Photo Challenge (Letters) and yesterday's Daily Prompt (It's My Party) got me thinking about a gift I was given on my 40th birthday. When I turned the big 4-0, I was working as the director of an AmeriCorps program. One of my staff came up with a clever idea to have everyone … Continue reading 40 Word Poem
If I Had a Hammer; Oh Snap, I do!
If you could learn a trade — say carpentry, electrical work, roofing, landscaping, plumbing, flooring, drywall — you name it — what skill(s) would you love to have in your back pocket? Yesterday I posted for the Weekly Photo Challenge and didn't respond to the writing prompt, and since I'm not jazzed by today's prompt … Continue reading If I Had a Hammer; Oh Snap, I do!
Love Letter from My Granddaughter
The first thing that came to my mind after reading the prompt for this week's photo challenge: LETTERS, was this picture I took of my granddaughter Coco's letter she sent to us last July. We'd had no word from the grandchildren since February 2013, so when I saw this envelope in the mailbox, my heart … Continue reading Love Letter from My Granddaughter
My Favorite Teen Idol
Who did you idolize as a teenager? Did you go crazy for the Beatles? Ga-ga over Duran Duran? Did you think Elvis was the livin’ end? This is fun topic for a daily prompt! I grew up in the '70s so there are tons of teen idols to choose from: Davy Jones, Erik Estrada, Bobby … Continue reading My Favorite Teen Idol
The Wanderer: Daily Prompt
Tell us about the top five places you’ve always wanted to visit. GO! I'm not a traveler by nature, never really been bitten by the bug. There are places I'd like to see, though. In no particular order they are: Ireland; to find out about my ancestors Hawaii; to see the pineapple plantations and volcanic … Continue reading The Wanderer: Daily Prompt
Showdown at Big Sky (If You Can’t Say Something Nice…)
How do you handle conflict? Boldly and directly? Or, do you prefer a more subtle approach? I'm not a fan of conflict, never have been, never really will be. I understand that conflict can create unique opportunities for growth, forging new relationships, finding the rainbow on the other side (read: yadda, yadda, yadda). But frankly, … Continue reading Showdown at Big Sky (If You Can’t Say Something Nice…)
365 Days of Thank You 