“There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspect.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Chapter 3 Lacy looked over to her purse sitting in the front passenger seat of her Wrangler. She heard its’ incessant ringing and debated taking the call, but she wasn’t in the [...]
The Spiders are Stalking Me
I wanted to make this a long and meaningful post, but my ‘to do’ list is growing and some things cannot wait, like my end of the year reports due in my school district’s offices tomorrow. I did mention I was a procrastinator, didn’t I? I rather like to think I work well under pressure. [...]
The Road Trip that Made me Wash My Daughter’s Mouth with Soap
Today I’m over at An Army of Ermas reminiscing about everything but the kitchen sink. Come join me on a road trip from Maine to Florida and hear about the totally gross and completely disgusting thing FringeKid did on a trip to the bathroom. After that lead, who would wouldn’t want to go read my [...]
I Thought I Used All My Words
Blogland, it’s been forever! I thought maybe I had used up all my words and I’d never blog again. Well, not really, but maybe I thought that for a half-second. I have plenty of words, but not an abundance of time. So, you’ll get the highlights. We left for the great, frozen state of Maine [...]
Fiction Friday #3 – The end of Chapter One
Welcome to the Third Edition of Fiction Friday! So glad you’re here. It is my hope that many of you will join us by linking your fiction post. Please read many of the links and be generous in your comments. Help us share the opportunity by grabbing a Fiction Friday Button and proudly displaying it [...]
Vermont, The Full-Figured Sister
Thursday night all four in our little family gathered to watch something on Netflix. We may only be four, but we filled the couch, spilling child bodies, blankets, and pillows onto the floor. My daughter and I somehow talked the menfolk into watching an episode of the Take Home Chef. If you remember, my daughter [...]
Good Morning Monday
I’m writing over at An Army of Ermas on this fine, very rainy, Monday morning. Please come visit! If you’re not familiar with the site, it’s dedicated to Erma Bombeck. You’ll enjoy all the funny stories written by various talented ‘Ermas’. Have a good Monday and I’ll see at An Army of Ermas!
Devil Dog On My Porch – Dream Houe, Part 5
Deep Fried Tomatoes & Bakes Potatoes, Part 6 Devil Dog on My Porch (Prt. 5) It’s Not Only The Moose Watching (Prt. 4) Closing – Not a Naked Dance (Prt. 3) Our Dream House (Prt. 2) From the Beginning (Prt. 1) “Really? The house is still standing?” John asked into the phone with me hanging [...]
It’s not only the Moose watching…Part 4
Deep Fried Tomatoes & Bakes Potatoes, Part 6 Devil Dog on My Porch (Prt. 5) It’s Not Only The Moose Watching (Prt. 4) Closing – Not a Naked Dance (Prt. 3) Our Dream House (Prt. 2) From the Beginning (Prt. 1) I am convinced if it were not for the young and verifiably insane, we [...]
Summer Comes to Town
I was shocked to realize that the Fourth of July is this coming weekend. I think it stems from living in Maine for so long, but I consider the 4th to be the day that catapults us into summer, full throttle. In Maine, you cannot trust the months of April, May, or June, but you [...]
Closing – Part 3
Deep Fried Tomatoes & Bakes Potatoes, Part 6 Devil Dog on My Porch (Prt. 5) It’s Not Only The Moose Watching (Prt. 4) Closing – Not a Naked Dance (Prt. 3) Our Dream House (Prt. 2) From the Beginning (Prt. 1) I ran the three steps it took to get around in our tiny New [...]
You’re The Best & A New Rule
There’s not enough butter in Wal-Mart to make all the recipes you’ve sent me. I knew you were good, cut I didn’t realize you were better than both Keebler and Toll-House. I will make you proud. I promise. My cookies are due on Friday afternoon and I plan on practicing several recipes before deciding on [...]
My Dream House, Part 2
My Dream House is part 2 in a series. Please, follow the link below and read part 1 first. Deep Fried Tomatoes & Bakes Potatoes, Part 6 Devil Dog on My Porch (Prt. 5) It’s Not Only The Moose Watching (Prt. 4) Closing – Not a Naked Dance (Prt. 3) Our Dream House (Prt. 2) [...]
