Today is Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. If you’ve not read any of his poems since your schoolin’ days, I highly recommend looking one up and reciting it aloud. No need to read in front of others. You, yourself,…
So Long, Sucky Year. Hello Hope!
Many, many years ago, while living in Boston, I walked along Newbury Street and passed a homeless lady. She was a regular in that area, and I was used to seeing her on that block. As I walked…
Merry Christmas, Y’all!
Wanted to send out sweet wishes for a Merry Christmas. So-Cal style…
Family Heirloom
Have you ever had a thing in your life that you just assumed would always be there? For instance, sitting where I am right now, I can see a couple of paintings I anticipate keeping until I die. I…
Thursday Memories – Christmas
This photo was taken some 20-odd years ago at a Christmas Pajama-Jammie-Jam Party. Mister and I threw the bash and darned near every single guest showed up in their jammers. (A few wore next to nothing, so be…
Flower Power
A while back I told y’all I was crocheting squares for blankets, blankets that would be donated to women going through critical treatment at a local hospital. I said something or other about the beauty of doing something for others,…
So. Alabama. (This is a Rant and a half, y’all.)
When I think about all that’s going on in the world, there’s too much ugliness for focus. Sadly, I could rattle off about a jillion topics, but the standouts at the moment – in my mind – are…
Christmas Wrapping Idea
A couple of years ago I wrapped a box of shirts in a cute style (shown above). I can’t claim to have come up with the idea, but I also don’t remember where I first saw it.…