The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Thirty
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY THIRTY “Where are we going again?” Olivia asked as Gray’s car zipped along a quiet tree lined road. “To brunch,” he answered, gripping the steering wheel tighter. Watching his knuckles turn white, Olivia followed the stress in his hands to his jaw line. “What’s up?” she asked. “You’ve been gripping that steering wheel … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Thirty
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Nine
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TWENTY-NINE “I now give to you Kyle and Dean Chance,” Simon said as the two of them took the center of the dance floor. “On their first dance, they have requested that their dearest friends join them. Olivia, my dancing queen, may I have this dance with you?” Olivia covered her face with … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Nine
Music Inspiration
It’s amazing how music can inspire. I was going through old playlists that were for some writing projects I had started and never finished. I’ll also post The Dumbing Down of Love’s playlist after I finish posting the novel as well. I stumbled onto a playlist “Untitled – Piers Druchark” and my interest in the project rekindled. It’s an untitled story with a man character … Continue reading Music Inspiration
CD Review: Really? By The Hundred Days
I’ve written about The Hundred Days before. I was obsessed and I do mean obsessed with their single “Sex U.” I’m pretty sure I drove my co-workers insane by putting it on repeat for days on end. Really? was released in August, but I didn’t want to immediately post a review on it. I was so excited that the CD was coming out that I knew I would love … Continue reading CD Review: Really? By The Hundred Days
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Eight
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TWENTY-EIGHT Gray stared at the building in front of him and looked down at his phone to make sure he had the right address. Looking up again, he saw the address and it matched the one in his phone. Getting out of his car, he walked to the entrance. A note on the … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Eight
Live Laugh Love
Taylor | 10.02.11 That picture above is what Sundays or family is about…family smiles and love. I spent Sunday afternoon sitting on a couch listening to Taylor talk to me in 2 year old speak. Most of which I understood and some of which I didn’t. We laughed. We named colors. I learned she likes to get $1 bills out of her dad’s wallet and … Continue reading Live Laugh Love
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Seven
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TWENTY-SEVEN Dean paced back and forth across the steps of the courthouse. His stomach was in knots and despite all Olivia was doing for him he could not shake his nerves. “Take a deep breath,” she said, stepping in front of him. “They’ll be here any minute. You know traffic sucks at this … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Seven
Songs of My Life – September 2011
Stuck in a Rut by Burn Halo This song is a carry over from August. I am still loving the lyrics “I know that I’m going to be okay. I know there’s still hope.” Leave the Light On by Beth Hart I have been a Beth fan ever since I heard “L.A. Song.” She’s got a voice that is full of raw emotion and I … Continue reading Songs of My Life – September 2011
September Earworms
I wake up with the oddest songs in my head. Here are September’s 09.01 – Don’t Stop (Color On The Walls) by Foster the People 09.02 – Crazy Rap (Cold 45 & 2 Zig Zags) by Afroman 09.03 – Turn That Finger Around by honeyhoney 09.04 – Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj) by Trey Songz 09.05 – I Remember by Grace Askew & The Black Market Goods 09.06 – … Continue reading September Earworms
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Six
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TWENTY-SIX “How much crap do you have?” Heather asked as she dropped an empty box and packing tape onto the floor. “You’re lucky you didn’t have to help pack the whole house,” Olivia answered. “You’re helping with closet and that’s it.” “Yeah well, when I took the day off from work to help … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twenty-Six