Why The Hell Not!
Daily Prompt: We Can Be Taught! Tell us a moment or an incident that you treasure – not necessarily because it brought you happiness, but because it taught you something about yourself. This says it...
View ArticleWe, Us & Our
I think it’s safe to say that democracy is a work in progress. So, as we celebrate the 4th of July, let’s really get this party started shall we. A true celebration means recommitting ourselves to...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Ellen DeGeneres
Reblogged from You've Been Hooked!: Dearest Ellen, Hello. How are you? That's great to hear, seriously. Listen, I know you've got a full plate in front of you right now (Okay, maybe not literally; you...
View ArticleBreath of Fresh Air
Well, well, well, I bet you didn’t know I’ve been on vacation all week. Oh wait, correction, my boss has been on vacation all week and the office is closed, so I’ve been home. Not quite the same, but...
View ArticlePlease, Call Me Gretel
Mom! The helmet is a little over the top. As a parent watching shows such as Law & Order SVU and Criminal Minds take me to another level of worry. My already over active imagination suddenly kicks...
View ArticleWhen Crazy Ideas Shack Up…
Daily Prompt: The Excitement Never Ends Tell us about the last thing you got excited about — butterflies-in-the-stomach, giggling, can’t-wait excited. Well, recently I did something so far out of my...
View ArticleReady To Make The World Squint
The other morning I came across a reblogged post by Mimi over at Waiting For The Karma Truck that really struck a nerve. Well, it wasn’t actually the blog itself, but Mimi’s comment that got my nerve...
View ArticleBusy Bee Takes A Breather
Greetings! I thought I would take a moment on this beautiful Fall morning to give you all a shout out and a little explanation on what I’ve been doing lately that has kept me from writing as much as I...
View ArticleUm … Just When I Thought It Was Safe
I’m not sure how many of you out there had the pleasure of being summoned to your school auditorium in 5th or 6th grade for a special screening of Puberty the movie. I know if you went to grade school...
View ArticleP.W.E.E.
There is so much hubbub out there about the Government spying on average law-abiding citizens, but honestly I’m not sure what all the outrage is about. I was trying to think when the last time was that...
View Article94 Years Young
Reblogged from Life With The Top Down: Happy 94th Birthday Nelson Mandela! I decided to share some of the wishes he has received in honor of this milestone, we should all be so fortunate to be viewed...
View ArticleCloud 9
Is it over yet? Now that the holy grail of holidays is over, it’s time for me to get back to the business of reading and writing. I’ve missed all my blogging peeps! Over the next few days I hope to...
View ArticleJust Jack
Ok people this is going to be brief considering I’m still a little traumatized by the events, but I thought it would be good idea to share my tale for healing purposes of course. Or just so you could...
View ArticleLet It Snow
Weather report or audition for lead dramatic role? Here in good old Philadelphia we recently experienced the “The First Snow of the New Year”, which for some reason became a major news story. Every...
View ArticleLittle Moments Matter Most
There comes a time in any relationship when you start to dread gift giving holidays. I know, I know but if I yearn for something, I go get myself something. The thought of leaving “hints”around the...
View ArticleHappiness Is The Truth
Once upon a time, in the wee hours of the morning on a cold winter day 50 years ago, something very special happened. A baby girl with jet black hair and big brown eyes made her way into this world....
View ArticleMom Mom? Mom!
Muz In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend I am once again sharing a post that I wrote in honor of my own mother Venita Momma You Were Born This Way. I am blessed to be celebrating her once again this...
View ArticleYouth Has No Age
My love bugs! I’m sure you were all wondering if I decided to drive off a cliff with the top down after turning 50, but actually it’s been just the opposite. That’s right I’ve been out and about...
View ArticleMrs. Magoo
I am trying very hard to age gracefully, but I must admit there’s not much grace involved when you are suddenly half blind and randomly peeing your pants. I must admit that my biggest peeve so far has...
View ArticleThose Were The Days
Father’s Day has been different for me over the years. My father died on Father’s Day in 1994. It’s ok, don’t be all sad, he planned the big exit so we would never forget. Honestly, I always thought it...
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