Karla, the queen of smart ass

Karla, the queen of smart ass

A few weeks ago we were in London town, and a few days ago I wrote about watching the Royals parade, a once yearly extravaganza of pomp, posh, and the circumstance of opening the English Parliament. A jolly good show, much better than the State of the Union. The day,...
Time Capsule

Time Capsule

In December 1986 I assembled a time capsule to hastily insert in an extra concrete pour necessitated by our pool contractor’s incorrectly-placed layout. It seemed that the entrance steps into the sports pool were harrowingly near our home’s sliding door....
CAbi Girl

CAbi Girl

                              The label states: “I am a linen blended garment designed in such a way as to twist, bend and torque when washed. Please enjoy my fun insouciant look” OK.  Now I will be well-armored for life in my new CAbi clothing. I will be...
Amy’s Sassin’: STASHES novel excerpt

Amy’s Sassin’: STASHES novel excerpt

My mind is mostly where I converse when I’m in Jackie and Steve’s home. Maybe I’m schizophrenic, like my mom, but I think not. I have my wits about me. I try to blend into the family scene. Be pretty, be patient, be seated. Do the dishes, help Jackie when I can; bow...
The Power of Acceptance

The Power of Acceptance

My husband buttered my whole grain toast. Again. Despite my repeated requests to not butter my toast. What to do? Say, “Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit?” Probably not the time to be a smart mouth… a girl’s gotta eat, right? Better to...