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Team Ouch

Team Ouch

February 9, 2015

What should have been a very easy decision yesterday, turned to an hour long debate in my head. Take a prescribed, heavy duty drug for my aching backorNot. Simple right ?When in pain, stop the pain.That would be the common sense way of thinking.But, more often than not, common sense seems to elude me. The …

Stop.

Stop.

February 8, 2015

So. I was putting my slippers on after my shower because my feet are always so darn cold&whamI felt a shift in my back that was rather unpleasant. A blackout feeling took over my brain& I maneuvered my way over to the only thing available to sit on, the toilet.oy Deep breath.Deep breath.NONONONONONONOYou are not …

Slow & Steady

Slow & Steady

February 2, 2015

I finally got back to my guitar strumming the other day. It’s been a very long while since I’ve practiced& it most definitely showed. ouch. The chords that were sounding so good before, sound very beginner-ish now.Looks like I’ll be starting over.Again. I  was thinking about my guitar as I stepped outside to shovel snow …

Life’s Simple

Life’s Simple

January 31, 2015

I was at a gathering not too long ago, when my niece asked a random question.What’s my favorite sound ? At that moment, I thought ‘what IS my favorite sound ?’ and my answer to her question was “hmmmmmm.”I told her I would tell her as soon as I figured it out.I went home thinking …

Red Jacket Guy

Red Jacket Guy

January 20, 2015

I first spotted him at Bus Destination # 2.He had a red worded jacket on and I liked the words on that jacket.He sat a few seats away from me&He was a talker. I could tell that fact right away, as I heard him strike up a conversation with a woman who sat near me.I …

Don’t Speak

Don’t Speak

January 18, 2015

My daughter once said she is an introverted traveler.She puts her music in her ears, closes her eyes and hopes no one wants to converse. I replied to daughter that if I’m sitting there and someone offers up a conversation I have no problem yappin back.I enjoy it….!.. I sure do !Fun. AND THEN…I traveled …

Fess Up No Fess

Fess Up No Fess

January 16, 2015

I hate to start your day this way but, there will be no Fess Up Friday. Oh now, I know it’s heartbreaking. But, you’ll get over it. I have a legit reason for not fessin. I have a story I need to tell instead. So see ?It all works out. &here it is … The …

Say Cheese

Say Cheese

January 13, 2015

I have a mini obsession with cameras.Don’t know why.I figure it must be a previous life thing. I love them. I have a box filled with old, wonderful cameras in my closet.I just can’t throw them out.My plan is to put my cameras in my antique room.If I ever have an antique room. So, you …

Fess Up My Way

Fess Up My Way

January 9, 2015

I type with one finger.Yep.It’s true.I used to type the way average people type.But now, I prefer using my right index finger.I’m faster that way. So … that’s the way I do it. I write all my stories, poems and daily blogs on paper first.Yep.It’s true.Paper then laptop. Why ?Cause I love a good pen.& …

A Friend with a Message

A Friend with a Message

January 7, 2015

Ever have one of those half awake half asleep dreams ?A dream that seems so real when you’re experiencing it but, disappears when you wake up…? I had one of those the night before last. I had fallen asleep on the couch& I dreamt I was lying on my couch talking to a friend. I …

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