Category A Little Personal
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and a Rainy Day
“You going to play with that stupid marshmallow again?” “Yes. What’s the problem?” “This is looking like last week. You and that marshmallow and me doing nothing.” “There are lots of toys over there. Go get one.” “I don’t want to. I think we should play.” “Well then, you’ll just have to wait.” “Do you […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Indoors on a Hot Day
I’m sorry for the goof-up yesterday. Tempeste jumped up on the couch while I was working on the post, and poof, the post was published. It was far from finished, so I had to take it down. Sorry for any confusion. “Ladies. Today is going to be a hot one, so it’s indoor play for […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Deal with the Deer.
“Tempest, come here.” “What’s the problem?” “That deer came right up to the window.” “Well, it is telling mom to get the carrots.” “I’d say that’s a little pushy, wouldn’t you?” “You know how it is when handouts are free. They are expected.” “I suppose. It just took me by surprise.” “I can understand that.” […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Hello Kitty Pays a Visit.
Hey, Tempeste. You have a guest.” “Who is it?” “Come and see for yourself.” “Well, look at that. It’s Hello Kitty.” “Yes. Dad just dropped her here.” “Hmmm. Not sure playing with a kitty is a good thing.” “Oh, come on. It’s just a stuffed toy.” “What makes you think it’s not haunted or something?” […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Try Philosophy
“Are we going out to play today, Twiggy?” “I’m not sure. It is mighty hot out there.” “I was out there earlier, and it seemed okay.” “Yeah, that was before the gates of hell opened.” “What do you mean by that?” “We are coming into the summer, which is laughingly called ‘Hell’s back porch.’” “Oh, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Morning
“I’m tired of playing with Chicken Licken,’ Twiggy.” “Don’t see why it’s only been an hour.” “I suspect a little dark sarcasm in the classroom.” “Maybe just a little. Come on down and get another toy.” “I’m going to do Hot Dog. What about you?” “I have a hold of Coco/DoughDough.” You going to play […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Yard
“Tempeste, where are you going?” “Don’t you hear that barking?” “That dog barks every day. What’s the big deal?” “It just sounded a little different to me.” “Listen carefully. Tell me it’s different.” “Okay. You are right. That is the same dog.” “So let’s get on with the day,” “Yeah, good idea. That stupid dog […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste – Doing Nothing
“What do you think, Twiggy. Time we do something?” “I suppose. You know those long weekends knock me out.” “What are you doing in the kitchen?” “You never know what those two might drop.” “Yeah, like what?” “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe a bit of cheese or cracker.” “Okay, so I ran over here, and […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Check out the New Fence
“Tempeste, why aren’t you testing the fence?” “For one, this tasty leaf needs to be finished.” “Is there a for two?” “Well, from here it looks mighty wicked.” “What do you mean, ‘wicked?’” “It might be electrified.” “Dad would never do that.” “He would get pretty excited when I busted through the old one.” “Yeah, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Learns Something
“Tempeste, what are you doing?” “There is something in the cross-vine.” “Don’t be silly. The only things in those vines are lizards and birds.” “I think there’s some kind of creepy crawly up there.” “You’d better get off that rickety fence.” “Lizards could be classified as creepy crawly.” “Hold on. I’m coming.” “I think we […]



















