FOWC with Fandango — Sensible Speaking sensibly, I should be up and about doing things that need doing. I probably should be organizing the house so I can sell it and maybe move someplace sane … if there is any such… Read More ›
Day: 04/11/2019
HOW CAN YOU GET SPRING FEVER IF SPRING HAS NOT SPRUNG? – Marilyn Armstrong
Weekly Word Prompt: Spring Fever I don’t have even a hint of spring fever unless you count a deep yearning to see a flower bloom and have the temperature rise regularly about 60 degrees. But spring isn’t much of a… Read More ›
“LES MISERABLE” VERSUS “LESS MISERABLE” — Marilyn Armstrong
“Les Miserables” is coming to Boston. I know this because the advertisement for it is on TV every few minutes. I read the book originally in French, back when I could actually read French and sort of mumble in French… Read More ›
BRUTAL HONESTY IS ALWAYS MORE BRUTAL THAN HONEST – Marilyn Armstrong
Rules of criticism: Brutal honesty is always more brutal than honest. It is never well-meant. There are plenty of ways to be honest that are not brutal. Honesty lacking kindness is merely spite and malice flying under false colors. When… Read More ›
PINK CHRISTMAS CACTUS STILL BLOOMING – Marilyn Armstrong
Pink Christmas Cactus – FOTD – 04/11/2019 It’s pretty much in full bloom, but despite all logic and reason, the red one is making new buds. These are the most blooming Christmas cacti ever!