Girls, Be Proud of Your Inner Geek I stumbled across the story on CNN called “The Force is With You, Katie” today and when I read it I was immediately taken back to my childhood. I can’t say that I was a Star Wars fan like Katie, but I know the bullying and the name calling because you’re a bit different from the norm. I was a … Continue reading The Force is With You
From Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis This was from yesterday’s comic. I love this comic & read it daily. We all feel how Rat does every now and then and today, after receiving a phone call from a friend, I thought of this comic for him. He’s been through a lot and this last bit of news that was given to me today was … Continue reading Dear Life
As I watched the Rangers play against Toronto Maple Leafs and as the Red Wings play against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, I listened not to the call of the game but the sounds of the skates on the ice. There are certain sounds that I just enjoy. The sound of an ice skate (hockey or figure skating skate) cutting through freshly cleaned ice. The … Continue reading Sounds
I enjoyed a very relaxing day. Just sitting in the grass and playing with the dogs in the front yard while the sun was out and a nice breeze floated by. It was nice to have my mind at peace. Filled with quiet and calm. Of course then I received a mosquito bite. I am the only person I know that can get a bug … Continue reading Why Does Grass Make You Itch?
Funny…as I sit here and type this, I realize the last time I wrote a blog I was listening to “I Hear a Symphony” from Matthew Ryan. Maybe it’s funner. Who knows? I’ve got writer’s block. Actually, I should say, I have a writer’s wall. I’m staring at the wall and see nothing but a blank canvas. I’m at a pivotal scene in The Dumbing … Continue reading Hitting a Wall
Yes, I know funner is not a word. I saw Matthew Ryan vs The Silver State on Wednesday and the word popped up. It’s been stuck in my head for days now. Sadly, only about 20 people got to see a completely fantastic and brilliant set and at the same time I was happy to be 1 of 20 because the performance was so intimate and touching. … Continue reading Funner…more than just FUN