The True Meaning of Wealth
As I sit at my computer playing Spades with an alien, a dinosaur and Jack, I consider what life would be like were I the richest person alive. Most people would think about… Continue reading
Why was the Witch of the West wicked?
Today’s inbox treat was a “Jump start your brain” entry by Austin (The Return of the Modern Philosopher). Austin, I’m sorry–Open Office and WordPress don’t seem to want to print your blog address… Continue reading
The Elephant Rifle in the Living Room
I have an elephant dog in the bedroom. As I wait for the sleep fairy called Ibuprofen to rid me of this 1:45am sinus headache, I contemplate how effectively the 3am wake up… Continue reading
How I want my children to remember me
My mother passed away in 1993. She wanted the yard to look nice when husband #4 and I arrived for a vacation visit, mowing the lawn 2 days straight in 100 degree weather… Continue reading
The picture frame without a back.
Is there another dimension inhabited by creatures whose sole entertainment is to take one of your socks, move your keys out of sight, and whisk away the back of a picture frame that… Continue reading
Thanks to all who read Mary Andrea’s Dilemma
I want to thank all who read, Mary Andrea’s Dilemma, a 27 page short story that delves into our perceptions of reality. What one culture might call mental illness, another might call prophecy. … Continue reading
I need a vacation from my brain
11:11pm I need a vacation from my brain. It keeps insisting on staying awake. My body wants to sleep–my mind wants to write. Why can’t they just get along? Where would I go… Continue reading
My Weekend In The Third World
Hello! Is this on? Can anyone out there hear me? OMG!! I feel like I’ve been transported to the third world! OK….my friend had made arrangements to leave his three dogs with a… Continue reading
A Mine Field of Doggies
It’s beginning to rain. If I don’t get to the windows, I’ll have a flood in the bedroom. So then, what happens when I start to get out of my office chair to… Continue reading