I’m trying to remember why I chose this word. I’m sure it has something to do with tomorrow’s word, but I don’t remember what my initial association was for it, so I’m going to wing it with what will probably amount to being something else. Colors provide an interesting way … Continue reading →
Most people seem to think of bravery as bold actions that save lives or some action that results in some large positive result. But I’d like to suggest bravery is often about smaller actions and events. Merriam-Webster defines bravery as “the quality or state of being brave.” Flipping to “brave,” … Continue reading →
We’re kicking off Blogging A – Z for April on April Fool’s Day, so I thought it proper to look at “antic,” or more appropriately, “antics.” According to Visual Thesaurus, Antic, when used as a noun, means “a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.” If you’re using … Continue reading →
Some people would say this is luggage. Lady would say those people are wrong. Save
Continue reading →I didn’t know about the politics. I just know I got to play competitive basketball. And track. And softball. I didn’t know about the politics. I just know when I asked to take shop in 9th grade, the school board let me. I know I didn’t know, and I don’t … Continue reading →
Some of you may recall my Ripped from the Headlines…But When post back in October 2010. I have another installment. This time from a 4×7 card hubby found when he was sorting previous owner papers in the shop. Much of what we find is throw away or shred, but now … Continue reading →
I mentioned getting the second color coat on the front wall of the house in my last post. Here’s a picture (by the way, you can always click on the thumbnails in the post for a larger picture if you want more detail): I periodically take a shot of … Continue reading →
Paint, that is. Hubby finished the second color coat of paint on the front living room exterior wall. We’ve set up the scaffolding around the corner on the west living room exterior wall and have begun scraping and stripping paint. This is the preliminary scraping work — the loose … Continue reading →
I read a blog entry I found on Pinterest* and an essay in The Mail Online by Alice Walker’s daughter, Rebecca. It reminded me of so many things. The title of the Pinterest post is, “The Day that Ironing Changed Me” and Rebecca Walker’s essay is “How My Mother’s Fanatical … Continue reading →