WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: Through
Through my window I see someone else’s window staring back but sometimes I see through into other dimensions it feels.
WHO IS THE FIRST PERSON YOU CHECK IN WITH EVERY DAY?
I’m behind. For 2 weeks I’ve written posts after they’re due. Technically, I have not missed a day; but will catch up with one day and two posts. Nightly I’ve surfed for inspiration or handled family stuff only to be too exhausted when ideas sparked. Last night I went to bed resigned to wake up…
YOU WANT ME TO WHAT?
The Mega Lottery jackpot hit $500 million! The community buzzes with anticipation for Friday night’s draw and the endless possibilities! My son drafted a plan for our winnings – he assures me he’s a big money financial whiz. Everywhere I go, people cannot stop talking about their hopes and plans. LOTTERY STRATEGY: 1) Picking numbers…
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS…
…you go to a coffee shop, grab a lemon bar and latte and write about the *&^%#@!! With most of my life, I am even-keeled. I dance through life, roll with it – Hakuna Matata! On occasion, a zinger gets through and under my skin. Recently a missile compromised the boundary of my personal dancing…
IT’S YOUR DAY!
Did you know that March 26th was Make Up Your Own Holiday Day?! Hallmark didn’t warn me! What a spectacular opportunity to name and define a best day ever! My daughter immediately wanted to do “Free Day!” Perhaps this is her way of saying that she really needs an allowance. The first thing she’d stock…
EAT THIS, OR THAT
Ever come across foods that stymie you while imagining someone stumbling upon it and deciding that it was edible? Let’s start with A – Artichokes. Think of early humans tip-toeing through brambly fields, coming across the plants containing these stiff-leaves and vibrant flowers, then weighing the benefit of eating it. If one tried to eat…
UP ALL NIGHT, STAYING UP ALL NIGHT!
While putting my kids to sleep my son asked how long it takes me to write my nightly blog. On average, 2 hours – when I know my topic ahead of time. When my mind draws blanks, I “research.” My son emerged 2 hours later announcing he couldn’t sleep but was I finished my blog?…
STRONGEST ATHLETIC SUPPORTER
It blows my mind how every sports season, despite agreeing not to do it, adults lose it and SCREAM from the sidelines. This crushes the self-esteem of their child, and puts a damper on the fun for the rest. I hold coaches in high esteem for volunteering to pour their hearts into practicing every possible…
GONNA GO BACK IN TIME
Today being my baby sister’s birthday, when my other sister and I think of her aging, it reminds us that we do too – a bit. We instantly return to the decades of our youth remembering the crazy times we shared together or with our friends. The 80s still regularly weave their way into my…
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: UNUSUAL
UNUSUAL is so subjective that I found it tough to find something to fall under this category. This was unusual because of its location, I found this in Anytown, USA in a store like a Kmart in the middle of the socks and disposable underwear (ok, those were unusual too). Also what was unusual is…
BELT LESSONS!
As my daughter got into bed, we shared a few last words. To give her a mental boost for the remaining busy week, I raved how proud I felt for her keeping up and again, dangled the reward of a mellow Friday night approaching in 48 hours. I asked if she felt proud of herself…
I’M FACING DOWN THE OPPOSITE OF CREATIVE WRITING!
WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF CREATIVE WRITING? After staring at my keyboard for hours last night reading headlines, a few blogs, and playing too many phone games to mentally let go of my week, I went to bed. BLOCKED BIG TIME! Somehow, while sleeping, I sorted my issues and found a resolution. DIVIDE AND CONQUER!…