Life

Paint Chip Poetry: Circle of Life

This one is dedicated to my daughter, Courtney Marie, who died 20 years ago on Sept 14th, 2000, at the age of 16. I will also include to collages that I created in her memory. Circle of Life Tickled pink, a baby girlA short lived life, a short lived love. Like the Sisyphus’s boulderConstantly pushingContinue reading “Paint Chip Poetry: Circle of Life”

Persuasive Technology

Time magazine did an article recently about persuasive technology, which basically means “technology designed to change attitudes or behaviors of the users through persuasion and social influence…” I’ve noticed many blogs and webpage articles have jumped on the bandwagon to push this mentality. After years of studying human behavior, I’ve come to a few tentativeContinue reading “Persuasive Technology”

TMI Tuesday – February 16, 2021: That’s Life

1. Who do you prefer to discuss politics with?a. partnerb. best friendc. co-workersd. strangerse. parents Mostly with friends who share the same values and politics. Occasionally with my partner. I gave up discussing or debating with strangers as they really don’t want to discuss or debate, they just want to argue. Same with family membersContinue reading “TMI Tuesday – February 16, 2021: That’s Life”

Apps and Docs: Applications or Appetizers, Doctors or Documents: Laziness or Dumbing Down Language?

I have a love-hate relationship with abbreviations. One of my pet peeves uses the ampersand (&) to replace the word “and” in most writing. To me, it’s the height of laziness. My daughter loved the symbol and tried to stress my opinion of it often. I just finished watching the movie “Roxanne” starring Steve MartinContinue reading “Apps and Docs: Applications or Appetizers, Doctors or Documents: Laziness or Dumbing Down Language?”

TMI Tuesday: February 9, 2021: If, Ands, and Butts

1. If you had a magic beauty wand, what would you give yourself?a. Shinier hair, hands down.b. Glowing, soft skin–pass the moisturizer dude.c. Brighter eyes, with no crows feet—I want to look less tired.d. Nada. I love what I’ve got. Probably a. shinier hair. I miss my long thick and shiny hair. 2. If youContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: February 9, 2021: If, Ands, and Butts”

Creating a Happier Life

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Memorize your favorite poem. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want. When you say, “I love you,” mean it. Believe in love at first sight. Never laugh at anyone’s dreams. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt,Continue reading “Creating a Happier Life”

Repost of TMI Tuesday: Mixed Bag

1. Would you help pay for your own engagement ring? I didn’t get an engagement ring until after we were married for 8 years. Instead we put the money into a buying a house. My daughter in law now wears my old engagement and wedding ring. 2. Were you ever afraid to masturbate? Yes, IContinue reading “Repost of TMI Tuesday: Mixed Bag”

In Life

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might this contain?” the mouse wondered. He was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is aContinue reading “In Life”

15 Things You Should Do Before Turning 50

I found this article fun, so I decided to write something for as many of the different things that I’ve actually done, now that I am 70. https://relaxmaven.com/15-things-you-should-do-before-turning-50/ 1. Travel the World Together Traveling with someone you love can bring you closer together and makes for scrapbook-worthy memories. I did travel to a few places around theContinue reading “15 Things You Should Do Before Turning 50”

TMI Tuesday: December 29, 2020: Random Stuff

1. What is the dumbest thing you are reading and writing right now? (uh-huh I know what you’re thinking :p) Nah, not this blog or the crazy posts. I would say it’s anything Donald Trump tweets on Twitter. 2. If you were to start your own country who would sing your national anthem? Hopefully no one,Continue reading “TMI Tuesday: December 29, 2020: Random Stuff”