Although there are occasional positive stories, most of the news today is negative. The day-after-day reporting on violence, political clashes, and the aftermath of natural disasters can be overwhelming. No matter your views, the depressing truth is that today, no one is thrilled with television news. When sadness and hopelessness
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What to Read in the Grocery Check-out Line
When I’m finished grocery shopping, I look for a line that’s moving, a cashier who knows what they’re doing, and other customers with small orders. Usually in a rush, I want to get out of the store and home with my groceries as quickly as possible but lines are often
Pain Scale
What’s a Pain Scale? You’ve seen one in doctors’ offices or hospital rooms. A pain scale is a chart or poster with numbers and/or silly little faces that are supposed to help you describe your current level of pain. Raise your hand if you know the difference between “very severe
Call Me Scarlett
Procrastination I’m a procrastination expert. Putting off what I need to do until tomorrow is what I do best. Grocery Shopping? Tomorrow. Call my sister? Tomorrow. Fold the laundry? Tomorrow. Vacuum and dust? Well, you get the picture. Some things, like blog posts, get put off for many tomorrows. I
Catching Up
Has it been almost four months since I posted in my blog? Yep. Am I feeling guilty about that? Yep. So, we’re catching up. Although I’ll be doing all the “sharing”. The Road Trip: The First Leg of Our Adventure On February 13th, the day after the Eagles played in
Resolutions or Goals
Once upon a time, I made New Year’s resolutions. They were usually something like: lose weigh, declutter, or reorganize. Vague and without specific actions or deadlines attached, they were mostly unsuccessful. Don’t get me wrong, they worked… for a week or two. Goals are similar but different. A 2021 article
Finding Inspiration in Personal Experiences
Life Happens My sons were born 3 years and 2 weeks apart. Recently they had their 36th and 33rd birthdays. Wow. That was fast. It seems like yesterday… Life happens. Change ensues. Whether good, bad, ordinary, or exciting, your life experiences shape the person you become. They also affect those
Can’t Write? Ideas to Combat Writer’s Block
Writing is a solitary endeavor that requires concentration. Some writers need a quiet place away from distractions and others need a noisy atmosphere such as a coffee shop or the chaos of a busy day. But there are times when no matter how perfect the environment, a writer just can’t
Flash Fiction: It’s In The Details
I recently wrote a flash fiction story with a self-imposed limit of 100 words. Typically, my flash fiction (in this case, micro-fiction) is carried by action and dialog, allowing the reader’s imagination to fill in the blanks. However, sometimes too many blanks lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Improving character development
The Sting of the Wasp
It hurts, that sting of the wasp. Red and swollen, itchy and hot, my knee ballooned. I have the feeling it will never be the same. Living with Nature Since I live in the woods, I decided that I can’t let a little wasp sting get me down. On day