Writing about life... unrefined.
At our house, we reduce, reuse, and recycle just about everything. I didn’t think we were that special. I thought EVERYONE did it. Apparently, I was wrong. Sometimes, when traveling, I’ll be at a cafe or airport or some other location having a bite to eat. I typically have water with my meals, so when I [...]
Over a year ago, the Flower Hill Mall began going through a huge deconstruction process. There were lots of moans and groans when a movie theater closed, but once folks in the area found out that a new Whole Foods was going in, the moaning and groaning was quieted by the sounds of cheering. And [...]
What would you do if you could start all over again? Where would you wake up? Where would you fall asleep? What would your heart desire? What are the things you would taste? What are the aromas wafting in the air? What does the sunset look like where you are? Would you play more? Would [...]
Eventually, all conversations lead to the question, “What do you do?” It’s not an easy question for a blogger to answer when among the uninitiated. I always want to put another title out there so that I don’t get labeled in someone’s mind before they get to really know me. I want them to think [...]
Is “Learn to Ride a Motorcycle” on your Life List? Something you wanted to do before you were too old, or conservative, or boring? It was on mine and I definitely wanted to do it before too much more of my life passed me by or before I settled into a life lacking adventure. Last [...]
Back when I was a LOT younger, I used to ride my mountain bike everywhere. It was a Diamond Back that I bought after saving up a week’s worth of tips. I used to make mad cash as a hot 20-something waitress. Those were the days… When I moved into working in sales in hotels, [...]
I’ve always wanted to paint an entire wall as a chalk board. I never have. But after watching this video of Brooklyn artist and graphic designer, Dana Tanamachi and her whimsical creations, I think I will be running out to Home Depot this weekend for a large bucket of chalk paint. If you’re reading this [...]
