Monica Jackson has been gone from us for three years. More specifically, three years and three days. A surgery gone bad, and an iconic author is no longer with us, leaving a daughter without a mother. Monica wrote romance. She wrote good, compelling stories, but she felt marginalized. And she … Continue reading →
I have a sequence of three photos I find amusing, so I’ll share them with you. Mr. L and I are attempting to tame a couple of outdoor cats. Sneaky, we consider tame, for all intents and purposes, although she still controls our access to her. The other subject in … Continue reading →
I mentioned I was getting a new knee, but I haven’t said much about it. The new left knee, a Stryker Triathalon if that means anything to you, was installed three weeks ago and is working beautifully. I am pleased beyond my wildest dreams. Pre-op went well. They prepped me … Continue reading →
I have no idea if it’s because of Natasha’s demise or other household disruptions (me being gone to the hospital for a couple of days and returning to take up residence in the dining room), but the indoor cats seem to be in some state of upheaval. It’s hard to … Continue reading →
Another A-Z Challenge is in the can, and it’s time to reflect upon the process. I love the challenge. My theme was very well-received this year, and I thank the many repeat visitors who commented throughout the month. (Did I promise you anything for doing that, or did you come … Continue reading →
Natasha has always been my special kitty. The photo above was an early photo after she settled into the house when it was just her, me, and Hershey (she ignored Hershey, and Hershey, wisely, paid her no mind) in Alabama. I found her on Petfinder in 2005. She’d been in … Continue reading →
The California Zephyr runs from Chicago to Sacramento. We rode from Chicago to Reno, where we got off the train to spend the day. We had an extended stopover in Denver, which seems to be experiencing an urban revival in the area surrounding the station. The station has been recently … Continue reading →
I don’t know about you, but after a couple weeks on the road, we’re just ready to be home. We knew that was going to happen on this trip, but we really wanted to travel these routes, and this was the most efficient way. We’re glad to be home, but … Continue reading →
The beauty of a cross-country ride is the extended, uninterrupted time on board. When we took our first trip, I was concerned my husband would be anxious and not like it. On the contrary, it was the first time I’ve seen him truly relaxed. It’s as if his mind accepted … Continue reading →
I’ve managed to meet my writing friend Wendy several times during our travels. For several years, she lived near St. Louis, and recently, she and her husband moved to Chicago. On this trip, we had expected a six hour layover at Union Station in Chicago while waiting for our next … Continue reading →
