My journal of big words and pretty pictures
I was out shopping over the weekend and kept crossing paths with this one family - two kids, mom and dad, and grandma. The boy, maybe 10 or 11, had the most stunning, electric blue hair that I’ve ever seen. Grandma had unicorn hair - teal, purple, blue, pink, yellow. I was envious. Last time … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Fun
I’ve been keeping a bullet journal for more than a year. I’m not particularly artistic. When it comes to drawing and penmanship, my scribbles are nothing like the works of art I see online and dismally try to emulate. That doesn’t keep me from trying. I have supplies… colored pens, colored fine-tip Sharpies, colored pencils, … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Colors
My oldest child began the last year of her twenties earlier this month, and she and I had a little adventure to celebrate this week. On Tuesday night, she and I attended a concert together at an outdoor venue with nearly 10,000 of our closest friends. She and I sang at the top of our … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Dance
It’s been raining around here for the last week or so. It’s raining today and forecasts call for rain the rest of this week and well into next. With a smattering of thunder and lightning thrown in for added ambience, all I want to do is wrap up in a warm blanket and be lulled … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Roof
Of my two children, it’s my son who has a flair for the culinary arts. He loves to cook and has created some delicious dishes. He is adventurous with his ingredients, which sometimes result in interesting flavors. Recently he was ruminating about one of his favorite childhood treats - 7-Layer/Magic Bars. He mused on how the … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Cook
I'm devoting this week to taking back control of my yard. I've spent hours each day mowing, trimming trees and shrubs, edging sidewalks and patios, and various and sundry things needed done to make my landscaping presentable. Sadly, the lack of rain and attention means my yard is also sort of crunchy now. All that … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Joints
Thin spiral notebook 