Category Archives: writing

Earthscapes’ Beauty

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

This is a photo of my new Forever stamps purchase. When I go to the Post Office I always ask to see what stamps are available because I figure if I’m paying for them I may as well get something … Continue reading →

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Twins?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

My blogging friend Susan who lives in Africa has a kitten that looks like Lola.  If you doubt me, check out her blog and search for Lola’s long-lost twin Pixels. Blogging can be fun, but it’s work too.  Sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

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Barb, Elvis & Me

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

My childhood friend Barb (also known as The Gad About) loves Elvis.  She even has a black velvet painting of him that used to hang in her living room.  I know because I’m the one who gave it to her … Continue reading →

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Tapes, Tapes, Oh My!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

It’s hard for me to believe that I had so many boxes of VHS tapes in my bedroom at the trailer in Haleburg, AL.  That was the only way I could ensure that they wouldn’t get thrown away like so … Continue reading →

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Maxwell Smart Says…

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

You may not remember the TV show Get Smart, but as ol’ Maxwell Smart says:  ”Would you believe…?”  Well today I got an email surprise.  Would you believe I drove all the way from Dothan, AL to E. St. Louis, IL … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

The Internet is such a marvelous place.  We get to meet wonderful people and learn all sorts of neat things fast where before we just had snail mail pen pals.  My blogging friend Tazeinmirzasaad at http://transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com   has nominated me for this … Continue reading →

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Money Makes The World Go Round

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

I usually don’t get involved in politics, but have been reading about the sequester and the FaceBook comments regarding it.  Well today I got a major surprise regarding the Goverment and IRS forms.  You see, back in February — right … Continue reading →

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Say Call The Cops & I Will

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

I was wondering what I’d write about today when I crossed the road to visit my son at our apartment complex.  As I approached his door, I heard a woman screaming.  Then I heard an angry man’s voice and the … Continue reading →

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Sing With Me Subjectively

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I was perusing my FaceBook page today and a friend had loaded a video of Miss Peggy Lee singing “Pass Me By” which is one of my favorite songs from the fantastic Cary Grant movie “Father Goose.”  I thought “Pass … Continue reading →

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Please Stop The Hammering!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Hammering.  Hammering.  Hammering.  Neighbors, it’s getting old.  I’ve been living next to  you for over 3 months, and you’re hammering is getting to me.  The noise makes me cranky, sad, envious, and countless other emotions I’m not sure I can … Continue reading →

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