IWSG Day: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 ~. Happy 15th Anniversary to the...
   It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
View ArticleOn My Mind
Summer is flying by.I see this in the green fullness of leaves,in the advance of seeds forcing petals to the ground,and in the silence of birds fledged, fawns grown, and caterpillars...
View ArticleA Little Eclipse Humor
Have you ever seen a total eclipse?I have only seen partial eclipses, but I long to see a total eclipse.I've been trying to talk Terry into going to Luxor for the total eclipse next year,followed by my...
View ArticleIWSG Day: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 ~ Writing Regrets???
   It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
View ArticleNow What???
Just when I think no more men in hardhats with big machines could show upto work in our neighborhood, they crowd in pulling their fascinating loads.What's Up Now?Here Come More Men in Hardhats with Big...
View ArticleHow's Life Treating You These Days?
Two crazy busy weeks for me!  Coupled with not feeling great.More than this ADHD person could handle.  😂But I was determined to post this week, even if it's just a few funnies.I've been unpacking more...
View ArticleComputer Hell, and a Few Happy Things!
First of all, I apologize to everyone whose comments I haven't responded toand whose posts I haven't visited back yet.I've spent this week in computer hell.It started with a printer that wouldn't...
View ArticleIWSG Day: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ~ Wishing for a Magic Wand
  It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
View ArticleOn Reading
I must read every single day.I cannot remember a time when I couldn't read.Reading is one of the greatest joys in my life.When I think about heaven, I think about a library containing all the books...
View ArticleHardhats and Big Machines
I've always had a thing for hardhats and big machines.It may be because I am descended from and grew up around peoplewho earned their livelihoods working with their hands in dangerous jobs.Or perhaps...
View ArticleOne Hundred and One Years Ago: On Grief and Enduring Love
I started writing this post on June 12th last year,but I ended up sobbing and unable to continue.I was consumed by grief.It would have been my mother's 100th birthday if she were alive.But she died on...
View ArticleIWSG Day: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ~ Where Do My Story Ideas Come From?
  It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
View ArticleTaking a Short Break
Hi, Everyone!I just wanted you to know that I'm taking a short break.I plan to return on Wednesday, June 3rd, IWSG Day.Terry and I are heading to Vegas on Wednesday.And this last Wednesday I had a hard...
View ArticleOpen Your Eyes!
Our spring snowstorm arrived on schedule, and I am so grateful that I'm retired.I hated commuting on snowy, icy roads.Terry and I were warm and cozy even though the power went out for a bit.Spring Snow...
View ArticleIWSG Day: Wednesday, May 5, 2026 ~. The Most Inspiring Feedback!
  It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
View ArticleThe Koko Crater and Koko Head Area: Part One
Every time I've climbed Diamond Head, I've stopped at the Kahala Lookoutjust before the tunnel that takes you inside Diamond Head Crater.Stretched out before me is a sight I never tire of...
View ArticleFriday Face Off Portrait Challenge
Today artists are sharing their portraits in Nicole's Friday Face Off Portrait Challenge.The face or faces people share must have one of these expressions:Happy, Sad, Tired, Surprised and or Anger.I'm...
View ArticleThe Elephant in the Room
Hi, Everyone!Again another post, just to post.I can't believe it, but Terry and I are still fighting this rotten cold.One thing I'm happy about this week is, despite feeling miserable,I pulled out all...
View ArticleIt's Better To Laugh Than Cry!
Hi, Everyone!It's a short post today, just to post.Terry and I are still under the weather.So since I would rather laugh than cry, I thought I'd share some cold and flu funnies:I'm linking to Gillena's...
View ArticleIWSG Day: Wednesday, April 1. 2026 ~ A Playlist Just for Me.
   It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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