It's amazing the world that opens up to you when you mention you are getting a divorce. Especially when you are in the middle of the worst case scenario for your family you never thought you'd be in. Once you share, everyone has a story...good or bad. Everyone has advice and a story about so-and-so. … Continue reading Be Careful to Whom You Share
It’s been 84 years…
I don't know what to say. It's been so much longer than a minute and my life is nothing like what it looked like when I started this little blog of mine. There are certain things no one tells you about life. Or maybe they do tell you and you just don't listen because you … Continue reading It’s been 84 years…
Writing Prompt Wednesday
***Let the record show, I have no excuse for not doing these each week. My bad.*** Before you read...I have a little bit of trivia for you...because I like knowing things. Ha! I love stories about the Titanic. Morbid? Maybe. But here it is, nonetheless. While the orchestra started playing in the first class lounge, … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Today is a two for one! Write a “Dear John” letter, breaking up with your high-school sweetheart who’s in the army. Dear John, I haven’t known where my letters might find you for what feels like forever. I kept writing them every day, expecting a reply, but one never came. For a long time, I … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Half Marathon Training
I signed up before I even thought too much about what I was doing. I was so anxious to get in before the price went up. Excited that my oldest wanted to run his first 5k. Giggled over the idea of getting new running shoes (I love shopping) and all the swag from the race. … Continue reading Half Marathon Training
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Writing Prompt: Go to a cafe and closely watch two people interact. Then write a scene about two people in a cafe. Ok, so...I didn't go to a cafe. And I didn't closely watch two people interact, but I had read this writing prompt a few days ago, then woke up in the middle of … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
642 Things to Write About
I love this book. Sometimes, I can't think of anything to write, have a small block for where I want my story to go. Writing down something different-completely disconnected-from the ongoing chapters here on my blog, helps to recenter my focus. I may not even need to write it down...just see the prompt and think … Continue reading 642 Things to Write About
Birthday Shenanigans
For my birthday, my sister-in-law, my Hip, my don't know what I'd do without her, my cookie partner in crime, my 'you should get a tattoo' cheerleader...bought me a ticket (and her, too) for the WB back lots tour! Woohoo! Girl's weekend! Now, she is a Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls lovin' woman...and I love...just … Continue reading Birthday Shenanigans
Chili Verde Time
I promised the recipe...and here it is! Let me just say that I never thought of making chili verde at home until my friend Sharon made it. I said, "You made what?" And she said..."Chili verde!" Then...I tasted it and thought I would die from happiness. Because I luuuuuurve me some Mexican food, yo. She … Continue reading Chili Verde Time
Happy New Year! Hair Changes + Goals. Hair Goals?
Another year. Another hair color. Yup. 2015...I was platinum.First, all the way to the root...in an effort to get to that smudged root look you see here. Along with my sister, we took the plunge...which involved multiple processes of bleach being applied to our heads! Sisters, sisters...there were never such devoted sisters... And I loved … Continue reading Happy New Year! Hair Changes + Goals. Hair Goals?
Serial Wannabe 