Monthly Archives: November 2021
LEFTOVERS FOR THE OLD ME – wink, wink
The company says they’ll do me a favor And leave the leftovers for me to savor. Feeling stuffed, I have no desire However, they’re easy to warm up, just add some fire. . Six hours later, I’m hungry again. I’ll just … Continue reading
EDGING TOO CLOSE TO TEMPTATION
Eleven p.m. – All quiet in the house. Everyone asleep except me. I took a nap this afternoon, so I’m trying to get some computer work done. I haven’t had any time in four days – at least very little. … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A BLACK FRIDAY?
Someone remarked that they needed a day between each day for resting up from the last day and to prepare for the next one. That is what today has been at my house. I got up late, but early enough … Continue reading
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, BLOGGERS
I’m repeating a Thanksgiving blog from 2016. The following bloggers have been regular readers from five years ago. We were probably brought together by the Blogging University. A great experience to build community. Barbara at https://en.gravatar.com/ghostmmnc, Dawn Marie at https://en.gravatar.com/dawnmarie823, … Continue reading
LASTING BEAUTY
Many years ago, but not so far away, there was a sparkling bright-eyed teenager named Tricia. Now Tricia had all the makings of a princess – social butterfly, stylish, talented. The kind of princess who could hold court with the … Continue reading
ALTERNATE PLANS
Ahhh, it’s cozy here, 75 degrees, every room. I don’t like cold; I must have a plan. So my anticipated plan follows: Plan A. This auto-thermostat furnace, 75 degrees. Paid for. Plan B. Generator. Expensive. Plan C. Wood burning fireplace. … Continue reading
THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS
1. I’m thinking about crackers and milk. I have some; I could get some. I’m gaining weight. I want some. Oops, did I drop some crumbs under your desk? Don’t step on the cheese. 2. News? What’s new about that? I saw … Continue reading
TO BE FREE
Birth brings freedom from mother’s womb. Because the tomb is empty, Death brings freedom from earth’s womb. James 4:14 “life is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” Is this not a lovely child … Continue reading
NO MIKE NEEDED
My ninety-two year old husband. Little writing so you can afford your time with him. He and this piano player have never seen each other until this night. The night my family and community had dinner together before Clyde’s memorial … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 