Small World
This Kenyan, Who lives in the US, Is camping in Australia, On a Ukrainian’s property, Eating Chinese food, Prepared by an Irishman.
Musings
Why Normal Women Shop at Nordstrom’s
In the US, I call it junking. The Aussies call it up-shopping. I like that term. Other references include thrifting, second-handing, and up-cycling among others. This is a highly skilled operation that few appreciate and even fewer master. I can’t tell you how many times I get a compliment on an item I’m wearing, then …
A Heart of Gratitude
In all things, be thankful!
My Brother, The Red-Indian
My father was larger than life. I was a shrimp of a kid and he, a stately 6’2″. Everything about him was gargantuan: his body, his booming voice, his gigantic spirit… He made his presence known before he was seen. He inspired deep seated anxiety without saying a word. In his presence I averted my …
The Ghost of Meadowview Road
We had waited restlessly from dim dawn to drizzly dark. It was a brumal October day in Oregon that boded well for a spooky evening of trick or treating. Misty rain and heavy, grey clouds palled over the day like a heavy, wet, grey blanket. It was dismal really. A long crooked line of raked …
“Dear My Neighbor,…”
(Donald Trump having visitation with one of his offspring) The text didn’t take him long to compose. “Dear my neighbor JD. Your goat is being on my property again and mutilating our agreement to be keeping the animals separate due to I am very particular about their safety and breeding issues. We must resume …
Happy Spring!
I’m a little confused as I celebrate the shortest Winter ever. It’s a most fabulous Spring day, mid-October here in Oregon. I’m sad I didn’t have time to enjoy my Fall decorations, So I set them up on my porch anyway. Don’t be confused when you walk up to my doorway, For I look forward …
Clear Gold
I felt physically ill and fought to keep my composure. She went on and on not realizing that, in the torrent of words, she had lost me at, “My favorite is to just stand in the shower for like 30 minutes.” I felt dizzy. That was A LOT of water. Funny how that memory replayed …
A Kick in the Teeth
It has been reported that Walt Disney once said, “It may not feel like it at the time but a kick in the teeth might be the best thing that happens to you.” Really, Walt? A dirty, well-aimed booted foot to the dentition? “Ouch,” is what I say, spitting out a handful of teeth and …
Glad to be Back
It seems that try as I might, I am incapable of writing in the summer. I have had a million ideas but even the revisiting of my idea notes is a senseless effort in frustration. So I gave it up. Summer creativity took the form of painting, photography, gardening, and cooking. I loved it. We’ve …