Tag Archives: writing
Fastfood on the Fly
I was photographing birds from my window with my new telephoto lens. The neighbor’s rose and sparrows perched on the fence makes for an enjoyable frame; however, all of a sudden I realized I was capturing something very special. These … Continue reading
Behind the Headlines
“Three fast-food workers were found shot to death Wednesday . . .” “An explosion caused by a leaking propane tank leveled a house, killing a woman . . .” “A young actor was found dead in a hotel . … Continue reading
Mothers Day and Other Myths
(Thought I’d share an older piece I wrote when my kids were small and still eating deodorant. The picture above is my mom in 1979. Love you, Mom!) ——————– I was such a perfect mother until I had children! It’s easier … Continue reading
The Good, the Carlsbad, and the Hubby!
Okay, maybe not my best title. The Carlsbad Flower Fields just north of San Diego, CA are a feast for the eyes. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these 55 or so acres of ranunculus flowers wave gently in the offshore breezes, providing a … Continue reading
The Weak in Review: Gimp Shopping
Well, I actually went to a store today–Target. I only had to pick up a few things, but some were at the farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr end of the store, so I rode on one of those little, red electric carts. (They have to … Continue reading
Tips for the Writing Impaired
1. The number one tip is to not plagiarize. Even if it is a dark and stormy night or the best of times and the worst of times, never use another’s idea and present it as your own work. Just … Continue reading
The Effects of the Fall
(Now if you believe in Adam and Eve and the fallen nature of man, you got that title and thought it was ever so clever . . . or not. If you don’t believe, pretend it’s a seasonal piece.) I … Continue reading
I Witnessed a Murder
I witnessed a murder, and I’m complicit! My majestic Cooper’s Hawk is much more admirable sitting on my fence preening, posing, scanning— scanning for an anonymous lunch. But this lunch was screaming! It was the screaming that got my attention— … Continue reading
The Battle of Wounded Me
Consider: 1. A hiccup is as painful as a sneeze. Not that you could stop either even if you wanted to. 2. Right turns in the car are the worst, so have husband only turn left. It could be a long ride … Continue reading
How to Survive Breaking a Rib
Obviously, preventing the incident in the first place is optimum. But having done the stupid bike trick of falling into the gutter and fracturing a rib, the following are survival tips to make it through the six-week recovery process: Drugs. … Continue reading
