Bathed in the glow of a blue moon, they gather. Speaking in hushed tones, talk turns to serious matters, words too harsh for the bright light of day. Blue language peppers their discussions, being men of a certain age common civilities are irrelevant. Bitter debate dissolves into ribald tales of blue virgins, willingly turned to … Continue reading Blues Brothers
Tag: Friends
Old friend
Hello, my old friend How long's it been, fifteen years? I'll see you next year My baseline mammogram was done when I was 35. I just lost a close friend to breast cancer who was only a couple of years older than me. She found a lump during a self-exam and put off getting it … Continue reading Old friend
White chili for a cold day
A chat on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a few friends (Heather, Sara and Molly), about our longing for cooler days, led to confessions of love for fall cuisine - specifically stews, soups and chilies - the perfect cool weather meal. I mentioned that one of my favorites was White Chili, and a request was made to … Continue reading White chili for a cold day
Gone but not forgotten
I have a retired blog, one that ran for more than three years. I had over 1,000 posts and nearly 20,000 comments. I'm not saying that in any way to brag, not that it's much to boast about, but only to illustrate that I was actively publishing my stuff there. It closed nearly two years ago. … Continue reading Gone but not forgotten
Duck you…
I heard the familiar “click” of my front door opening, but since my usually territorial Lab, Libby, made no move from her spot on the couch, I wasn’t worried a homicidal intruder had entered my house. When I heard the fridge door open, I knew it had to be Drake. “Seriously, dude, just make yourself … Continue reading Duck you…
Week 25: homebound
Except for the highway sunset, each of my 365 photos this week were taken at home. The lamp post shot could be titled "Oh crap! It's almost midnight and I've not taken a photo today." Even with the last minute nature of it, I like how it turned out. The highway shot was taken as … Continue reading Week 25: homebound
Thin spiral notebook 