My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Hurricane Michael heads toward the Florida Gulf Coast and we expect it to make landfall as a Category 2 or 3 storm somewhere between Panama City and Apalachicola sometime Wednesday morning. The projected target area is about 45-50 miles southwest of where I live. We chose not to leave, being just outside of the cone … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Trouble
So… Earlier this week, two days before my birthday, I find out that instead of the MRI I thought my orthopedist would order for my wonky knee, I’m actually now waiting for a scheduling nurse to call to set up full knee-replacement surgery sometime in the next few weeks. I get a brand new knee … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Tall tale
Next week is my birthday… in celebration of that, this week’s prompt is a little different. I’m turning 56. This past year I have been taking full advantage of any and all Senior Discounts available for 55+ persons. There are several, it’s worth a google to check them out. With age comes some perks, and … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Age is only a concept
It’s laundry day at the House of Roberts and on rare occasions that can mean, “payday.” The menfolk, for whom I will still wash dirty clothes, are negligent in turning tees right-side out, unbuttoning shirts, and emptying pants pockets. In the past I would mention these niceties but it's never made a difference. So… if … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Wash
Growing up, my mother was what people called, “frugal.” Now, she is considered a consummate recycler. She saves things. Not a hoarder sort of saving, she reuses everything she keeps - rinsed and cleaned plastic bags and foil, margarine and whipped topping tubs, bread bags, and twist ties. She’s even kept once-used dryer sheets to … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Save
My daughter gave me an Amazon Alexa and SmartPlug for Christmas. I have only now figured out how to set up the SmartPlug. I know! I am hopelessly, technologically stunted. Anyway… Now, I can turn on my bedside lamp with my smartphone and by simply asking Alexa for light. My son, Kyle, doesn't like … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Control
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