As a kid, I was considered a bit of an odd duck. Well, actually my nickname for a year or two was “flamingo legs”. But that wasn’t because of my apparent weirdness. Apparently, my legs were thin and long as a kid. Then I grew up. I […]
While things have been super crazy in my life as of late, I am also a very lucky girl. I have a most awesome son who never ceases to amaze me. He is so self-assured and confident. He is so sweet and funny. He has a […]
For the last six months or so, I have a friend that has been, sadly, very sick. I believe I have been sharing bits here and there about it. But I can’t share too much out of maintaining a sense of privacy for her and her family. […]
A few months ago, I made my way to the Pasadena Rose Bowl flea market. It was hot and I was tired. But I was determined to find something. I had no set goal or object in mind. And as such, I was quite sucessful as I came […]
It has been a long few weeks. I am trying as quickly as I can to get my house ready for my sister and her family. My house, will be a very cozy place in less than four weeks. I am moving bookcases. I am moving artwork. I […]
She looked at her image in the mirror. She was wearing her Sunday best. She loved wearing her bonnet. Her makeup was flawless. She was happy, sad and calm. Amazing how one can experience so many emotions at one time. She was ready to go to […]
It is that time of the year again where people eat quickly to then go shopping late into the night in the hopes of scoring a great sale. I jest. Well, Not really. But, that is not what I am here to write about today. I […]
I don’t like to make bucketlists. I explained that a while ago. To me a bucket list seems so fatalistic. I suppose it need not be. However, for me, it is so. I know someone dear to me that has been given months to live and […]
I remember very clearly when the Matrix came out in the movie theaters. I sat riveted to my chair watching every scene. I must admit, there were some scenes that left me confused and I had to process thereafter. The movied description, however, totally stayed with […]
I was warned I was scolded I was schooled Yet, I remained a fool I thought I was magical I thought I was a catalyst I thought I was persuasive Yet, I only heard advice that was dissuasive I didn’t listen I didn’t move on I […]