What’s the meaning behind my blog name, Philosophical Meanderings? I had big plans for this blog. That haven’t materialized, and they are not going to materialize. I’m okay with that. When I entered the Air Force, the only educational assistance program available when you left the Air Force was called … Continue reading →
A recent picture of me. Taken July 4, 2011, by family friend Tom Godfrey. Those are my reading glasses. My hair drives me bonkers. It’s straight as can be, but it gets these odd fly away aspects. The Spurs play tonight, so I have my Spurs T-shirt on. Since it’s … Continue reading →
While looking for writing prompts my friend Tina at Scraps of Me found the following meme on Big Girl Blue‘s blog. My other friend, Tammy, is doing this, too. (No, I wouldn’t jump off a bridge or a cliff if they did. That’s different.) I hesitated to participate (and I … Continue reading →
Shiny new years are so much fun. Filled with hope and dreams. 2012 is no different. Here are some of my “Big Rocks”: February: Help my folks move into their new house — excited for them that after a number of years, they are home owners again April: Hubby celebrates … Continue reading →
I hear Santa is on the move, so I know kids everywhere (young and old) are getting excited. Hanukkah is in full swing — I always thought it was cool that there were multiple days of gift-giving for my Jewish friends, but it’s really about more than that. For Christians … Continue reading →
We’re back for another episode of the Merry Go Round Blog Tour. This month, we have a simple writing prompt: Holidays. Since you’re reading this on or after the 19th, the holidays are in full swing — unless you’re catching up after leaving the on line community alone to enjoy … Continue reading →
Some of you know I’ve been looking for an off-line replacement for 750words.com. I don’t think such a thing exists, but I found something intriguing that isn’t anything like 750words.com, yet it is. Chronories is a journaling program for Mac. If you live on your computer like I do (much … Continue reading →
I won El Narco: Inside Mexico’s Criminal Insurgency by Ioan Grillo from LibraryThing’s Early Reviewer program a couple of months ago, and I have been eagerly awaiting it’s arrival. Today, it finally showed up in the mailbox, and I look forward to reading it. This book contends: Despite what some … Continue reading →
Yes, I know I blogged it was done a few days ago. I had another chapter and a half to write, so I did that. First draft of Granite Hill is complete at 52,739 words. The NaNo Site doesn’t allow winner validation until November 25th, so I had to wait … Continue reading →
If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving in the US of A, I wish you Happy Thanksgiving. If you’re not celebrating, I’m still thankful you are here reading today. As, of course, thanksgiving is traditionally a time of taking stock of the blessings in one’s life, I’ll try to capture a few: I’m … Continue reading →