My journal of big words and pretty pictures
I have this superpower…not sure if it’s a good power or evil. I guess it depends on where you live. Thing is if there is something important weather-wise that COULD happen, if I say anything about it, it doesn’t happen. I’ve done studies, you know. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time. Case … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Disaster
He held his wine glass up to the light, watching thick rivulets of crimson slide down the side of the goblet. “Perfect legs.” It came out a raspy breath, something to murmur in a lover’s ear. I felt like a voyeur watching him twisting and turning his glass, the wine coating the inside of the … Continue reading Red, red wine
This week I see my orthopedic surgeon for my one-year follow-up on this new, bionic knee of mine. It doesn’t seem like it’s already been a year. Those first few weeks and months had me questioning my sanity and the decision to have the surgery. But, around month six or seven, everything seemed to click … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Leg
After weeks of back breaking work, I have finally reclaimed my back yard from the prickly vines, pine needles, over-grown grass and the accumulation of years of dead leaves. (I have a fairly large yard so it’s not like I walk out my back door a few feet and that’s it. It stretches back 60 … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Poison
We are smack in the middle of Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28) and I celebrate every year. Based on archival lists, I have read a few several a lot banned books. You might be surprised to find out how many books you’ve read that were at one time or another banned or restricted at schools, libraries and … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Rebel
It’s barely September and I have finally begun work on my Christmas projects. I’m worried that I’ve started a smidge late, and hope there’s enough time to finish everything. I’ve got five crochet items going right now and am sure a few more will be added to the list before I’m done. They are: Large … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Homemade
Thin spiral notebook 