FOWC with Fandango — Spendthrift There was a time when “spendthrift” meant spending too much money for something that wasn’t necessary. This was when we were both working and earning good salaries. Summer vacations were when we really spent money. Great… Read More ›
Day: 06/01/2019
AND AFTER ALL THE TESTS … Marilyn Armstrong
After Garry and I left our car with the valet at UMass Memorial, I looked at Garry and commented: “I should have just gone to an eye doctor.” Considering all the testing and checkups, you’d think I’d have a diagnosis…. Read More ›
CLYTEMNESTRA’S LAMENT – GUEST POST By KARIN LAINE MCMILLEN
Introduction Many of us have the mental image of nature as somehow kinder, sweeter, more gentle than the lives we lead. On a fundamental reality level, I knew that wasn’t true, but as long as all I saw were flying… Read More ›
JUST ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER – Marilyn Armstrong
Someone asked me what was the busiest day I can remember over the last ten years. Last ten years? You’re kidding, right? The asker was lacking enough decades. She didn’t realize this was an impossible question. When you are 20,… Read More ›
ANY KIND OF HOUSE IN BLACK & WHITE – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Any Kind of House
THE CHANGING SEASONS: MAY 2019 – Marilyn Armstrong
The Changing Seasons, May 2019 Photography: Garry and Marilyn Armstrong It has been a weird month of May. A lot of rain, a lot of cold days with and without rain, then a couple of hot muggy days. Immediately followed… Read More ›