Ever vigilant Ridding the world of vermin One squirrel at a time Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Our Girls, Labrador-Chow mixes Maxx (age 14) and Hershey (5), guard our backyard against those bushy-tailed rats. They've never caught a single squirrel; probably wouldn't know what to do with it if they did. Maxx, … Continue reading Haiku Friday – Guardians
A fish out of water…
“Sleek.” It wasn’t the word she’d use, but he thought it described his persona perfectly. Black oily hair combed straight back, and jet eyes so dark you couldn’t see his pupils. He reminded her of a wet otter. Even his grey suit was glossy, giving the illusion of him cutting through the room like an … Continue reading A fish out of water…
Morning people suck
For the past week I've been walking in the morning... six out of the last seven days. I've laced on my Nikes, clicked on my iPod, stuffed my Skull Candy ear buds into my head and off I'd go. I'm a strider. I walk fast and keep my eyes ahead, so when I'm zoned out … Continue reading Morning people suck
It’s woman’s work…
I love spring time, honestly, I do. The warmer temps, the longer days, birds chirping, people smiling, babies laughing... what's not to love. Yard work... yard work is what's not to love. After months of dreary weather I finally have to face the of drudgery of cleaning up the detritus of winter. Over the past … Continue reading It’s woman’s work…
Walking it off
Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year's resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating. Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on … Continue reading Walking it off
Haiku Friday – water
Fierce force of nature Churning waves, rolling breakers Cruel power unleashed *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family during the earthquake in Japan, and the tsunami impacting Hawaii, and the continential U.S. west coast. *image: remnants of Hurricane Gustav, Florida Gulf Coast Sept. 11, 2008
Thin spiral notebook 