Everyday Stuff
Story Weekend: Boxes
Talk about an open-ended topic! I’m not going to start it off with my own story this week because I don’t want to influence you in one direction or another. I look forward to seeing what this theme brings up for you. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a…
Read MoreLife Without Television
Okay, the title of this post is a bit of an exaggeration. Our 60″ TV died, rather dramatically, and now we’re left to realize just how much TV we watch. We’re not completely lacking: we do have a small TV in the bedroom and we watched Mad Men last night and will watch Smash tonight.…
Read MoreStory Weekend: First Love
Whether it happens in kindergarten, high school or college, nearly everybody experiences the high (and sometimes low) of first love. I’d love to hear about yours! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme, however you interpret…
Read MoreDinner!
I have all sorts of blog ideas running through my mind, but I thought I’d share an easy peasy recipe instead. This was dinner tonight and it’s quickly become one of my favorite recipes. Bet it will become one of yours as well. . . as long as you like garlic and ginger! I’ve adapted…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Morning
I’m a night owl and have been ever since I was a kid. I loved to go to bed as a child, but not to sleep. I would snuggle under my covers and make up stories for hours. In the morning, I’d wake up exhausted. I kept a bunch of pillows by my bed and…
Read MoreBut How Will 21st Century Authors Autograph Their Books?
So cursive is on the way out. Starting next year, North Carolina teachers will no longer have to teach cursive and this change is happening all around the country. Some North Carolina school districts may still teach cursive, but they won’t be required to do so. I think this is fine. Let’s face it. Keyboarding…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Laundry
As I pull the suddenly pink towels (and the culprit: a red t-shirt) out of the dryer ($%#%&*#!), I can think of only one topic for Story Weekend. So have at it, folks. What’s your laundry story? If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something…
Read MoreWhat Would You Pack?
I’m rushing around the house today as I try to get organized for a quick getaway to my little place at the beach where a couple of appliances are in need of replacing. Let’s see: I’ve had my beach place two years and this will make three major appliances I’ve had to replace. Oh, and…
Read MoreStory Weekend: First Car
You may have earned the money to buy it, or it may have been your parents’, or you may have stolen it. Whatever! One way or another, most of us have feelings about our first car. I’d love to hear yours. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Music
Sunday night is the Grammy Awards and American Idol is gearing up and I have music on my mind. I thought it would make a good topic for Story Weekend, so here we go. You may interpret the theme any way you like. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick…
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