And the Beats Go On…

And the Beats Go On…

    One of the ways you can write a novel is to use the inspiration provided by the idea of beats, parts of a chapter, which can inspire variety within your writing. I certainly don’t want to be confined by rules, but I do look for ideas constantly. After...
Goofy is Good.

Goofy is Good.

‘The dog is created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.’  -Henry Ward Beecher I like this quote. It’s apt for our dog, Sparky, whose name implies who he is. He has a joyful personality, which aligns with my paradigm for life: peace and...
Costa Rica, Here I Come

Costa Rica, Here I Come

If the November election goes south and the MAGA-mad majority elects Mr. ‘Dictator on Day One’, my husband and I will become ex-pats. ‘Don Poorleone’ should be buried in lawsuits, convictions, and debt. but he’s not. Holy teflon crap!...
Who’s Small?

Who’s Small?

I’m small. So short I can’t see over the new island installed in the kitchen remodel. Why it’s called an island, I don’t know. Though I’m only four, I’ve been to Hawaii. I disagree that we have an island in our kitchen, when it should be in the middle of the...
The Bee’s Knees, Not Mine

The Bee’s Knees, Not Mine

Babies are born without kneecaps.  They don’t appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. This puts in perspective the fact that my knees grumble at their overuse. They’ve been performing repetitive tasks for almost 70 Years, absent in my preschool...
Another Pass at the Pool

Another Pass at the Pool

So, another morning in the gym’s pool, exercising in the water’s buoyancy so there’s less stress on my troubled knees. While it should be a daily endeavor, I’m pleased with once a week. I’m not a fan of sweating so swimming suits. So,...