Answer Me This What were you doing when you first heard about the attack on the Twin Towers in NYC and how did your daily routine change (if at all) as a result of the news? I had just gotten… Read More ›
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NOT THE BUCKET LIST
As you get older you will find that birthdays do not mean as much in terms of presents and cake. The important things are good memories and good friends. As the days dwindle down, you will know what you want… Read More ›
NOT THE BUCKET LIST – Rich Paschall
Things To Do, by Rich Paschall Perhaps you have a “bucket list.” You know, things you must do before you “kick the bucket.” That is to say before you die. Such lists seem to be popular with middle-aged and older… Read More ›
ANOTHER CATEGORY OF VIOLENCE
The thing about “senseless violence” is that it implies there’s some other kind. The sensible kind. Everybody talks about senseless violence … but what about the other kind of violence? How come no one talks about sensible violence? Reasonable, well thought-out violence. “He… Read More ›
WHEN IT’S TRUE – BUT WRONG
THE DAILY BLOG – AN AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY So there we were. It’s late. The dogs are sleeping. Garry and I are watching “The ABC Murders” on the BBC Poirot series. Poirot is reading an article in the newspaper, supposedly… Read More ›
THE OTHER KIND OF VIOLENCE
Everybody talks about senseless violence … but what about the other kind of violence? How come no one talks about sensible violence? You hear about senseless violence even more often than the ubiquitous “stay in the car.” We know no one stays in the… Read More ›
FIVE EXAMPLES OF SENSIBLE VIOLENCE
We’ve all heard of senseless violence. The term is nearly as common as “stay in the car.” Everyone knows no one stays in the car and “senseless violence” implies there’s another kind. The sensible kind. Reasonable, well thought-out violence. 1…. Read More ›
WE’VE COME A LONG WAY
When you look back at your blog on January 2, 2015, what would you like to see? Photographers, artists, poets: show us PROGRESS. I like the way my site is developing. I like the people who visit, the folks I’m… Read More ›
NOT FRESHLY PRESSED? HELP IS ON THE WAY!
What is Freshly Pressed? It is the opinion of editors hired by WordPress. It promises that some blogs are better than others, deserve special recognition and indicates that these people know what good is and have assigned themselves the task… Read More ›
THE SUNSHINE AWARD POUR MOI … TIMELY INDEED!
See on Scoop.it – Forty Two: Life and Other Important Things Thanks znjavid! I love that you thought of me for this award. She and I have had fun chatting about her children’s book, my husband’s clothes, and the differences… Read More ›
WHAT’S THE SECRET?
Closing in on 2 years of blogging, with more than 1500 posts and over 100,000 hits … I’ve think I’ve finally figured it out. The secret to getting more readers, more followers, more hits, better stats is that there is… Read More ›
A FAMILY OF WORDPRESS AWARD
This award was made by Shaun @ http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com “I am part of the WordPress Family Award.” I’ve received it from Annmarie at Sweet Wildflower where you always get a hug and something good to eat. It’s very timely since, having started… Read More ›