Sports Bras

ESSAY/HUMOR – Sometimes an Angel appears in the strangest places to help you in times of trouble. And sometimes she takes you shopping for sexy underwear — I have zero fashion sense, and a good excuse. A writer’s life permits wearing yesterday’s clothes today and possibly tomorrow. I’d be completely at ease in a remote Read More →

Elf on the Shelf

ESSAY/HOLIDAY HUMOR – This holiday season, American taxpayers must be vigilant against the government’s most adorable spy.– The news stories of the NSA spying on regular, law-abiding taxpayers raises concern for my privacy. Although such tactics against me would guarantee its snoopers a blue ribbon for the longest yawn (current record is 6 minutes, 46 Read More →

Dad in his happy place.

INSPIRATIONAL ESSAY – We know life doesn’t always go as planned or desired. But with a declaration of what you really want, the path to your ultimate destination just might be paved with a lifetime journey of personal joy. — My father was an artist. All his life was devoted to creating fine art. An Read More →

Giant Blueberry Muffin

HUMOR ESSAY – It’s funny “half” the things you miss about the people you love after they die —   I pulled a bag of blueberries from the freezer to make some muffins. Due to favorable growing conditions and some savvy harvesting, from time to time I can relive a bit of the past season, until Read More →

SAMSUNG

LASTIES – Not everything that looks frightening will hurt you. And sometimes the reward for jumping past the obstacles is a nice hot donut! Moon Jellyfish are these transparent creatures prevalent in warm waters this time of the year. As I ran the beach this morning (clarification: Strained  to run), I came upon this crazy obstacle Read More →

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INSPIRATION — Finding our purpose in life or fulfilling a dream is often a lifelong journey. Sadly, often it dies untapped. But many of us know that itchy place, and we’re this close, if only we could reach out and give it a good scratch. Better hurry. Do you have a burning itch that needs to be Read More →