Just yesterday I was shocked that I had no words. I had no sentences to put together. I had no thoughts to string together into a composition. Today, I shocked myself in that I have no Christmas gift list. I have put together a gift list for family […]
I have nothing to say All the words are gone I have run ragged and tired Nothing to spit out Can’t come up with a new sentence No stories to share No thoughts to process out loud No crankiness to vent No jokes to snark on No secrets […]
I am not great with plants. I am horrible with plants. I try to warn everyone that I am not a great plant nurturer. I don’t really talk to the plants. Although, I can certainly use some comforting, non-judgmental entity that can lend an ear or leaf. Yet, it […]
I was sitting on my couch with a Mai Tai in hand, internet shopping. Then I came across a Tropical Pineapple Ukulele on a website that sells unusual gifts. I got super excited. I wanted it. I want it. Then I thought, I need to write about my […]
About three years ago, I was moving cross country (yet again) and I needed to get rid of items. I got rid of stuff for symbolic purposes. I was leaving my beloved New York after having been there for ten years in that last stint. I leave, […]
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 […]