My Summer Jams playlist: Redneck Yacht Club by Craig Morgan Hurricane by Band of Heathens Red Solo Cup by Toby Keith Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett Boat Drinks by Jimmy Buffett All Boots by Cece Pontoon by Little Big Town Drink In My Hand by Eric Church The Cover of The Rolling Stone A Bar Song…
A Royal View
I was twelve or thirteen when I first became aware of the British Royal Family. It was a People magazine cover story marking the tenth anniversary of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. There were photographs of their famously extravagant wedding — Diana’s iconic dress, the crowds, the gilded carriages. And there, standing out amidst…
Why is it always the same!?!
The Book of Revelation? The Book of Revelation! Why do serial killers and cult leaders always focus on the Book of Revelations?! There are twenty-six other chapters, some very hopeful and friendly, in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. If you are looking for punishment and scare tactics, the Old Testament has wrath and…
Not all books are worth the time
I come from a family of big-time Readers – both parents, all grandparents, aunts and uncles. I am more likely to stay up reading than stay up partying or watching tv. I made sure to marry someone who also loves to Read; he finishes 150+ books every year, mostly by listening to audiobooks on double…
I am saying it
Both hubby and I were sick beginning three weeks ago. I blamed it on “Con Crude” for him and allergies for me. He was snotty and had a deep cough so he visited his primary care physician to get antibiotics. I suffered through a drippy nose; I refused to go see my pcp. Our house…
Nervous Excited
I am currently working on two different fanfiction stories inspired by two different books. Both stories deal with vampires which has led to investigation on my part regarding vampire lore, castle construction, types of vampires and hybridization of fantasy beings. I am loving it.
Literary thoughts
I am re-listening to Attempted Rescuing by L.G. Estrella as I knit. Since I had never knitted a gingham patterned baby blanket before, I choose this book because I enjoyed it and could tune it out if I needed to focus on the pattern. The knitting is coming along better than I could have expected.…
Four Actions for a More Solid Relationship
My not scientific but lived advice for building a more solid relationship Buy or make a favorite meal of hers’ at least every two weeksIt is especially “big” when the meal is one which you do not particularly love. I would not however buy or cook a meal which I hate. Balance and small comforts…
Celebrate my Dragons!
Snow Good
This past weekend was wonderful for one delightful reason – Snow!! I love it. I enjoy watching it fall. I love the quiet hush of the world when it is blanketed. I especially enjoy drinking cups of tea in my at-home uniform of joggers, sweatshirt and thick socks. Winter feels like a gentle reset. It…