It has been a spectacular summer. A bit dry, but beautiful. Sunny, warm, low humidity (mostly). Not too hot, comfortable nights. The flowers have bloomed without my help. I wish I could bottle this summer and save some against winter… Read More ›
Month: August 2014
THE BEST BOOKS I NEVER READ BUT SAID I DID
It starts in school when they give you lists of books to read. I was always a reader. Most of the time, I’d already read most of the books on any reading list. Most others were not big deal…. Read More ›
SUNFLOWERS FOR ME
Garry thought it was high time I got a new bouquet and this time, he chose one of my favorites, sunflowers. Is there any flower that better symbolizes summer? That looks as if it contains its own sunbeam? Here is my bouquet… Read More ›
THE TIME IT IS TODAY – RICH PASCHALL
Enter The Young, When Songs Had Meaning There was a time I will describe as late Beatles up to pre-disco when many songs had a deeper meaning, that is to say, a “social commentary”. The air was filled with thoughtful and… Read More ›
DROP THAT OTHER SHOE!
Odd Trio Redux – Time for another Odd Trio prompt: write a post about any topic you want, in whatever form or genre, but make sure it features a slice of cake, a pair of flip-flops, and someone old and wise…. Read More ›
CURVING TO THE RIGHT: WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE
Zigzag – This week, share a photo that forgoes the straight in favor of the twisting and winding. First they tell you that “the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” After which they make you go to… Read More ›
HYMNS AND ROOTS
For a woman who is essentially religiously neutral, firmly clinging to my position of “no opinion” like a limpet on a wet rock with the tide coming in — I really love church music. I cannot help myself. Play me… Read More ›
HOW ABOUT WILLFUL IGNORANCE? THAT’S A GOOD ONE!
The Eighth Sin – Remember the seven cardinal sins? You’re given the serious task of adding a new one to the list — another trait or behavior you find particularly unacceptable, for whatever reason. What’s sin #8 for you? Why? I… Read More ›
GROCERY GARLANDS
So I had a camera and the grocery store has a nursery where they sell potted plants and bouquets. The display is so colorful, it was worth a couple of pictures.
NO PRANCING FOR ME
I went to the doctor today. I made a list of the things I needed to talk about, among them trying to get some Prednisone or something to make me able to actually enjoy my vacation in Maine in October…. Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 