Remembrance
Today, I will be quiet. I will remember all those who fought and died for freedom and basic human dignity. I will remember those who are serving right now, too--far from home, holding the line, living from one courageous moment to the next. God bless...
We, the Concentrationally Challenged
It's so beautiful out today--hard to stay inside and focus on what needs to be done. :)Packing for the trip to New York, for instance. I spent yesterday shopping for a few extra things to wear--not my favorite thing to do when my weight is...
My Many and Varied Interests
Is it because I'm a Gemini? 🙂 I don't know. But I'm interested in so many different things--art, cooking, reading, travel, languages, animals, to name just a few. And, of course, there's writing. I feel so lucky to get paid for doing...
Spring at Last
This sunny, warm weather is something to celebrate. Absolutely gorgeous. I can practically feel my winter-logged brain cells lighting up for action, hear them shouting, "Yeehaw!"When will the peonies pop? That's the big question around the...
Blog On, Big River
Sometimes I just can't resist playing with words, even when the results don't make sense. :)I wrote a chapter yesterday, so the book is up and running. CHAPTER ONE is always a challenge, getting everybody on-stage, etc. I'm reading Jennifer Lauck's...
Monday and Me
Monday is normally one of my favorite days. Today, I don't feel quite ready for it---:). I had so much fun goofing off over the weekend that I'm a little tuckered out. I went to Costco on Saturday morning, early. (Yes, yes, I know--Costco on...
My To-Do List, etc.
Yes, I checked off 'paint mermaid tails'. 🙂 Nothing quite so whimsical on today's list.I get a lot of satisfaction from crossing something off the list and, naturally, I get more done, but there's an even better reason for writing down the tasks I want to...
Here in Lindarella’s Castle
(Okay, so I'm in a whimsical mood. 🙂 I gave myself the name "Lindarella", when so many cool things began to happen in my career--and although this house is big, it's definitely not a castle.) Call it artistic license.Thanks for the prayers and the...
Glory Hallelujah!
The sun is shining! Brilliantly, joyously, lighting up the blue-green landscape. YES!Sadie-beagle is having a sonogram today--think good thoughts, please. Her most recent blood test concerned her vet a little, so we're checking things out.I spent...
Mother’s Day Report
My favorite (and only) brother drove up from Kittitas yesterday, and he and I took our mom out for a lovely brunch at Prospector's, up on the north end of town. She was all spiffed up for the day, and a grand time was had by all. After a delicious meal, we...
Mother’s Day
Happy Mom's day to Hazel Bleecker Lael, my mama. See you Sunday morning!There are many reasons why I love my mother, and here are just a few of them:She was always there for me.She passed on her love of books and her facility with the written word.She took me to...
Iris Folding-Hot Air Balloon Card
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