My journal of big words and pretty pictures
“Not a big fan,” I turned away, shrugging through my critique. “What’s not to like?” Hannah danced around to face me, laughing, trying to make me smile. “Seiously? How much time you got?” My sarcasm thick with disdain. “What do you have against him?” Hannah frowned, genuinely bewildered by my scorn. “Again, how much time … Continue reading Not a fan
I’m stuck at home today with no car. Not that I want to go anywhere, or need to go anywhere, but IF i did want to go somewhere, I can’t… unless I walk, and that ain’t gonna happen. My Mister is driving my car. His car is getting some planned upgrades that may take a … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Fan
“So, what’s the skinny?” he’d drawl, his hat dipped low over his eyes. Dating Burt was like living in a hardboiled film noir. A Sam Spade wannabe, Burt threw around words like “copper” and "goon." He wore a sweat-stained fedora and crumpled khaki trench coat, drank cheap bourbon and smoked unfiltered Camel cigarettes. By “smoked,” … Continue reading Koi meets girl
I have a sick cat. Not mortally sick, but far more than simply annoyingly sick. Issy has a wonky thyroid and we’re having issues getting her hormone levels stabilized. I have to dose her twice a day. Fortunately, since she is a terrible pill taker, there is a compounding pharmacy close by that can make … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Skinny
Miss Clementine Fernsby was dressed inappropriately for the sweltering weather in her bespoken Weddington blouse of starched cotton, and ankle-length woolen walking skirt. Her silvery hair sat on top of her head in an orderly, coifed Edwardian bun. She and her secretary, Mabel, a plain and dowdy matron, were taking a stroll around the city’s … Continue reading An orderly life
I’m declaring this month a “June do-over.” I feel like June just ghosted me. It was there, then it wasn’t. Nothing terrible happened, but nothing major happened either. (Not dissing the Godzilla resurrection, that was awesome.) Back in January of 2017, I started a Bullet Journal. The purpose and look of those journals have changed … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Order
Thin spiral notebook 