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I am with Esther Chilton today.
Esther has a guest author feature and she invited me to visit today. If you are not familar with Esther’s blog this is a great time to visit to see all the terrific things she has available. Thank you Esther for the opportunity.
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Grocery Shopping
This post was initially co-authored by Marie Bailey and me in 2014. Since we all still grocery shop, it might still be helpful. 10 When grocery shopping, do not go to the store on an empty stomach. If you do, at best, you will quiet your grumbling stomach with a candy bar or two […]
Resa McConaghy – Costume Designer – Honors Detour on the Eternal Road
Resa McConaghy had a decades-long career designing costumes in over 50 movies for stars like Kim Cattrall and Helen Mirren. When the film industry ground to a halt during Covid, she started upcycling old fabric into elaborate couture. Today, she honored me by designing Cloud Wear for Sam Tourneau, a protagonist in Detour on the […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Blanket
The long wait is over. The Columbian soothin’ syrup fills the mug, and the aroma of those poor masticated beans covers the air like a blanket. Should we feel sorry for the beans? They were ripped off their bush home and forced into bags, held deep in the hold of a ship, only to emerge […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Rain
This post ran on December 15, 2014. It may come in handy since it still rains, and we have time before the big freezes. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Rain 10 If you are in the rain driving your car, do not engage cruise control. If you do, at […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “i before e”
The desire for something different led to punching the Latte button instead of plain coffee. Had to stand back as the machine did its work. Much hissing and bubbling produced a tall glass of delightful milk foam and a layer of golden nectar. Someone called out my name, so I knew it was ready. While […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Brushed
I opened the book My GRL randomly to page 191 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “brushed.” Brushed by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, how long did that take?” “It seemed like ten days, but it was only two. He is now fully brushed.” “That sounds […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor
This post ran on August 25, 2017. It may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor This list was inspired by a number of discussions held with contractors lately. I hope you like it. 10 Do not say to a contractor, “I’m in no rush.” […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Spikeball Day
Today, we are going to Lakeway Park for Spikeball Day. What is Spikeball? (Or Roundball as it is known too) It is a game with four players, a ball, and a trampoline. The idea is to bounce the ball off the trampoline toward the opposite two-person team. They have to return it back by bouncing […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Phone.”
The wait for coffee has my nerves on edge. I check my phone for messages, but there are none. That process took ten seconds of waiting time, so it is pure downtime until the soothing brew hits my cup. Ah, there they are, the first drops of the life-giving fuel followed by a full […]
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