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DIY smiles
Posted on October 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
I was having kind of a crappy day, and happened to be in our local home improvement store. Rounding a corner I met another, also beleagured, do-it-yourselfer. They were pushing a door on a cart, talking to their delightfully engaging small child that was riding politely along: *heavy sigh* Yeah, we’re putting a new door […]
Sometimes you just need a smile
Posted on August 23, 2023 Leave a Comment
This rare bird sighting happened only days ago, on the other side of the lake. We believe the sunny and warm conditions were favorable for it to come out of hiding. It stayed around for quite some time, but it is unclear whether this bird was feeding, preening, or both. Although solitary, it was quite […]
Fun with descriptions in six words
Posted on August 2, 2023 1 Comment
I have to tell you how much fun I am having with this concept! The idea is that you describe something in six words — no more, no less. I started by playing with imaginary epigraphs: what would make for an interesting tombstone to stumble across? (PS — these could be writing prompts, too…) I […]
For the fun of it
Posted on January 4, 2023 Leave a Comment
You’ve probably seen a dog in a big stretch, the kind that explains the yoga pose called Downward-Facing Dog. This weekend I got to witness a honey of a yellow lab who periodically just joyously drops and puts herself into Thread The Needle. I kid you not. Quite honestly, I am inspired. I now realize […]
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