Category Archives: writing
Deer-Hit Autos & Other Fancy Turns of Phrase. (from Small Town Tales)
I like to read our local, weekly paper. It contains a ”Personal Intelligence” column that informs readers that Sally Nickels had a visit from her granddaughter who goes to the big University … Continue reading
July 4th Anecdote: The Amazing Writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Those of us who write for a living, whether it’s writing marketing copy and business communications as I do, slaving over a book, penning poetry or even blogging, understand how painful some days, … Continue reading
Mama’s Hands. A Mother’s Day Tribute.
They grip, clasp, smack, caress, hold, hug, punch, tap and clap. They open to receive. They close to defend. They fold in prayer. I remember Mama’s hands. Mama standing at … Continue reading
Picture Worth a Thousand Words Contest Entry (Right Brain Post)
Readers who visit me for political commentary and opinion, today I am throwing a meager bone to the handful of creative writers who visit from time to time, as well as … Continue reading
“Someone” Subscribed to My Blog. The Mystique of the Anonymous Blog Follower.
I received my 50th Blog Subscriber today. Usually when I get a new follower, I eagerly check out their gravatar and blog. But with my latest subscriber I can’t. The … Continue reading
Between Christmas & New Years…It’s Movie Time!
I love the week between Christmas and New Years. The decorations are still around, which negates heavy cleaning. If you’re lucky, there are plenty of leftovers and sweets to munch … Continue reading
Would You Like Fries with that Driver’s License?
The Latest Excerpt from my Small Town Tales Page: A friend told me she was taking her daughter to get her driver’s license on Thursday. “Where do you go? The … Continue reading
I Can’t Read My Pesky To-Do List.
(No politics today, just musings, but stick around). I’m a procrastinator. Fortunately, it doesn’t affect my work because I work with deadlines. In addition to being a procrastinator, I thrive … Continue reading
Something Quirky in Suwannee County, Florida. (From Small Town Tales)
During my summer travels, I spent a few days in Suwannee County, Florida (To keep you from rushing for a map, Suwannee County is very rural county in Northwest Florida, … Continue reading
This Memorial Day: Honoring those who Served. Remembering Those Who Suffer. Welcoming the Start of Summer.
I don’t attend Memorial Day services every year, but I have attended quite a few. I’ve attended services in Virginia, Nebraska, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida, honoring those who laid down … Continue reading
Freedom to Be Rude…In My Mind.
I’m feeling off-topic and weird-spunky today. Perhaps it’s because living near the Capitol of the Confederacy I am being bombarded with Civil War stories and reminders of the anniversary, which … Continue reading
Help! I’ve started posting comments on Huff Puff.
I stray over to the dark side once in a while…just to see for myself what the left-stream media is talking crazy about. A few weeks ago I found myself … Continue reading →