My mother, no matter what, always voted. Often, election day fell on her birthday and it took on extra significant meaning. She passed on that sense of civic duty to her daughters. We always vote, no matter what. And, that was the case yesterday. I had to make […]
The clock was ticking. The weight on her shoulder heavy. There just was not enough time to get everything done. But she knew there was no choice. They had to find the truth. It was in one of these spaces. They had to find the small satchel. It […]
People are looking for happiness these days. Craving it. In deep need. There is the best GIF that will mske anyone smile. When you see the absolute joy on this little girl’s face, you cannot help but feel happiness. I love her pure joy and the fact that […]
I love Twitter. Sometimes people are surprised that I get “news” from Twitter. Why not? I know how to research and dig deeper. It’s a funny platfirm that can give you an odd snapshot into the collective. And, they often have silly top of the head trending words. […]
I’m a dog person. I love doggy hugs, kisses, and floppiness (yes, that may be a made up word). Dogs want your love and snacks. They love their walks. Well, mine loves his walks but is a total spaz on them. Thus, he makes me think twice about […]
I can easily eat pickles as a snack and feel full and content. I never understood why pickles were considered a pregnant woman’s craving. I eat them all the time. Salt. Brine. Yum. And during these pandemic times, I’ve gotten even more into pickles. It’s comfort food I […]
I have lived in 22 cities. I’ve moved around a lot. And, that is an understatement. Just in the city of Los Angeles alone I lived in four places. Moving, no matter what, is stressful. Leave it to me, to move apartments during a pandemic. Why not? Having […]
She craved sweetness in her life. Hmm. Sugar. Sustenance. Mixed in with saltiness. No bitterness. There was too much of that in life right now. She cracked a few eggs and went about making breakfast for everyone. They all needed (wanted) their eggs cooked differently. And, she would […]
This darkness is disconcerting Lulls one deeper into the netherworld Can’t rise from the confusion The brightness is dragging far behind Need to twist the natural order And fool the darkness into sleep Wake up
I’m a planner. I am also a very spur of the moment person. During these covid-19 times it is a bit hard to engage in spontaneous moments. Things are closed. There are so many barriers. However, yesterday I kept repeating to myself “don’t think, do”. It kept me […]