This is my PROMPTuesday submission for this week. My writing group started back up last night and I made the commitment to do my own prompts — something I’ve neglected to do for a year. So here we go… She first appeared as my mother’s twin when I was seven. I heard her gravel…Continue Reading
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PROMPTuesday 101: Slumber Story
Today’s creative writing prompt is pretty cool, if I do blog so myself. Check it: Do you have a vivid or regularly repeating dream that stays in your mind long after you’re awake? Take some elements from this dream (or parts of a bunch of different dreams you remember) and write a story.…Continue Reading
F-Up Art of Yore
My childhood memories are peppered with images of the freaky paintings my mom hung on our walls. I don’t know how she didn’t the hell factor in any of these pictures because to me, they’re the stuff nightmares are made of and they’d keep me awake just thinking about them. Truly, any self-respecting kid would…Continue Reading
Doing Well
“How are the kids?” he asked during a routine work conversation. I try to keep it short and sweet. “Good,” I say. “Toots turned 6 last month and Booger will be 4 next week.” I could add more, so much more, but don’t want to bore him. Turns out I can’t help…Continue Reading
Stuff I Like: Kiehl’s Musk
I have big pores. That must be why nearly every fragrance I’ve ever tried has sunk into my skin never to be smelled again. It’s frustrating: I POUR perfume on and 3.5 seconds later it’s as if I washed it all off with a fire hose. No scent remains. It’s weird. Where does it…Continue Reading
Super Cute Site of Jewelrificness
I’m browsing this new site chock full of jewelry made entirely from found vintage buttons. Best of all and coolest? The shop owner is from my hometown of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Gotta represent.
For San Diego-ites…(Who Work Out)(Or Need to Work Out)(Or Are Thinking About Starting to Work Out)
SELF Magazine is doing its Workout in the Park “outdoor health, fitness, and wellness festival” on Saturday, April 24th at Mission Bay Park. There’ll be exercise demos and “classes,” fashion tips, beauty makeovers and giveaways. I really should check this out. Gotta get back on the exercise bandwagon that I disembarked about eight years ago.…Continue Reading
There’s No Music Like Show Music
Getting ready to storm the stage. Would you look at the time? It’s “Tip Day” already! I think this setting an editorial calendar for my blog stuff is kind of panning out maybe a little. It’s nice to have boundaries. Of course, it’s nice to not have boundaries too. But…Continue Reading
PROMPTuesday #100: WOW
I admit it. I’ve given brief pause to retiring PROMPTuesday from my blog. What once used to be a joy and a challenge, has now turned into something “I must do” and that concerns me. But after careful reflection, I decided to be a tough old broad who hangs on until the last breath. You…Continue Reading
Flannel and Cotton Briefs
As I sit laptopping in the local coffee shop, just tip-typin’ away, wearing my favorite gray moth-eaten sweater, misshapen tunic and faded jeans, I can’t help but think back to my full-time working days. Oh lo, those days. I could visit three cubicles in six seconds wearing 3-inch heels and an 85-lb. Franklin Planner. I…Continue Reading
Stuff I Like: Face Slime
{{Mamarazzi Knows Best won!}} Here’s my newest favorite thing: The above is part of a skincare line developed by a bloggy friend who suffers from super-sensitive skin, rosacea and “general dermatological malaise.” When she contacted me to ask if I’d give some of the products a trial run, I practically begged she…Continue Reading
Lentil Delightfulness
Let’s see. According to my records, Wednesday is Tip Day. (As in helpful hints, not monetary compensation.) (Although…) (Nah, forget it.) Now I’m the first to tell you I don’t hand out tips wily nily, other than “Don’t Smile at a Crocodile,” or “Don’t Wear Granny Underwear with Low-Rise Jeans.” (Wish I had taken THAT…Continue Reading
