As I sit outside in the fading light, I feel both restfulness and a bit of sadness fall over me. One never seems to come without the other. A sense of growing older and life passing me by consistently taps me on the shoulder, especially when looking over peaceful sights such as the sun sinkingContinue reading "Growing older"
Just a Rainy Day
So it rained on Monday. I knew the forecast called for rain, and yet, I looked out the window and determined that if it wasn't raining right then, the likelihood of it raining during the time I was walking to and from work was pretty nil. And I was right! for about 90% of theContinue reading "Just a Rainy Day"
Writer’s Digest Your Story #66
Not going to lie, I am nervous to even put this on my blog because I know it is awful. But it is the first story I have actually completed in probably years. So, I thought I would take a deep breath and post it anyway. This story was in response to the Writer's DigestContinue reading "Writer’s Digest Your Story #66"
A Starbuck’s Kind of Day
I woke up this morning unhappy. To start with, it was 9:00 AM! And I was AWAKE! On one of the few days I could sleep in! Now, I don't want any smart aleck remarks from you morning people. Yes, 9:00 AM on a holiday morning is way too early. Especially when you were upContinue reading "A Starbuck’s Kind of Day"
The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches
Tonight I made lasagna, baking powder biscuits, and, again, salad. Although, I don't think the salad should count since it is a pre-mixed bag. Because I grew up saving money, I still always immediately grab the most inexpensive ingredient I see at the grocery store. This time, interestingly, the least expensive cheese for my lasagnaContinue reading "The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches"
Relaxation Time
Today was my first truly relaxing day in ages. Granted, last Sunday, I did nothing but sleep all day, but I felt like that was more recovering from the previous couple weeks and simultaneously saving up to survive the next couple weeks. Today felt different, mostly, I think, because I get three days in aContinue reading "Relaxation Time"
Stalling Techniques. :P
Technically, I am about to be in a meeting. One of our planning meetings. But since it is the last thing I feel like doing today, I figured I would distract myself for the last couple minutes before people start filtering in by writing a very random post indeed. A meeting every day for threeContinue reading "Stalling Techniques. :P"
Just an Update
What a month it has been! And what a month it will continue to be. I have either had guests or been gone on business and personal trips for all but 4 days in the last month, and will be traveling every week for the next month as well. Don't get me wrong - IContinue reading "Just an Update"
Soul Happiness
This quote makes me smile. And the picture. Well, really, the quote and the picture together make me smile with happiness. And it makes me feel much less guilty for spending a majority of my time last night on my counted cross-stitching project, while watching Star Wars and Indiana Jones and completely ignoring the wreckContinue reading "Soul Happiness"
Living in the Past
Is it just me or does anyone else find themselves, during quiet times, thinking back over their lives, dwelling on the various times they made mistakes, said something stupid, did something stupid, or, worse, got in trouble for something? This is a particular weakness of mine. I will be minding my own business, and randomly,Continue reading "Living in the Past"
Forest Idylls 