Writing – Page 2

Things to Ponder

And we park in the driveway and drive on the parkway. Sit in the waiting room and wait in the sitting room. When you transport something by car, it’s called a shipment, but when you transport something by ship, it’s called cargo. Your nose runs and your feet smells. Why do you put suits inContinue reading “Things to Ponder”

Collage of the Day: Gothic Grief

After my daughter died, I channeled my grief into writing poetry and making collages. Because she embraced the Gothic Lifestyle, I called this one “Gothic Grief”. A very short poem that I wrote that kind of goes with this collage: O Angel Dressed In BlackPlease Bring My Baby BackShe Was A Child Of FaithOf PeaceContinue reading “Collage of the Day: Gothic Grief”

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”

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?”

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”

50 Questions: Just for Fun

This is a repost from my old blog to this new blog. I snagged this from Mrs. Wolfie, https://mrswolfie.blog/2020/09/11/50-questions-just-for-fun/, and I hope she sees this because I still can’t comment on her blog. I’m sorry for the loss of your little Nebo. “I decided to borrow this fun survey from Sparkpeople. I think I spend a lotContinue reading “50 Questions: Just for Fun”

TMI Tuesday: January 19, 2021: Random Questions

1. When was the last time you tried something new? I try to do something new every day. It might be reading something from a new perspective, learning about someone new or something new about someone I didn’t know, learning a new language, a new technique, a detail. Sometimes it’s learning and trying a newContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: January 19, 2021: Random Questions”

Paint Chip Poetry: Dear Child

Dear Me, Sitting near the hearthstone sipping a cup of Earl GrayKnowing that some day,We’ll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun Looking for the golden hourWhen the world is much brighterLooking for the heavenly sparkleBut not wearing rose colored glassesKnowing I’m still that die hard fighter. Ooh child, things’ll get brighterSome day, we’llContinue reading “Paint Chip Poetry: Dear Child”

50 Questions: Now and Then

What was your favorite food when you were a child?Macaroni and cheese and it still is my favorite food. What’s the #1 most played song on your playlist?Kashmir by Led Zeppelin What is one of your favorite quotes?If Mama Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?All of my activities on my computer.Continue reading “50 Questions: Now and Then”

TMI Tuesday – January 12, 2021: Thinking Deep But Not Too Deep

1. First question relates to the photo above–what is it? As the daughter of a Salmon Fisherman, and who cleaned and cooked my own share of salmon steaks, this looks just like the center of a salmon steak. 2. Should we be signalling our existence to alien life? Why? Sure why not? We could useContinue reading “TMI Tuesday – January 12, 2021: Thinking Deep But Not Too Deep”