When I finally stepped up the cell phone ladder to my lavender BlackBerry I realized that I had wasted too many years with a plain old cell… Read more “Hoping New BlackBerry Q10 is Purple”
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Ice Age of Emotions on a Warming Planet
As seen in New Times SLO Once again this nation has discharged the looney-tunes world of uncompromising gun ownership. Meanwhile, the planet no longer politely speaks and… Read more “Ice Age of Emotions on a Warming Planet”
Pressure Cooking: Duck and Cover or Relax?
1956: Blub, blub, blub. Wheeze, whistle, spit. KABOOM! A silver lid with an attached gauge becomes a projectile and looks like a flying saucer shooting forth from… Read more “Pressure Cooking: Duck and Cover or Relax?”
“Thank You” — The Art of Re-gifting
After a second helping of the Christmas dinner lasagna, I felt as round as the blow-up snowman on our deck that stoically waves to passersby. I adjusted… Read more ““Thank You” — The Art of Re-gifting”
Chiaroscuro – Thoughts on the Darkest Day of the Year
It’s the art of seeking good that is the art of seeking God for others. But without grace the search stifles. Grace is the stickler here. Admittedly,… Read more “Chiaroscuro – Thoughts on the Darkest Day of the Year”
ULTIMATE Life Goal Answer Keeps Me Bare-Skinned
Today I heard the best security question ever. But, first, a quick back story. In 2009 I took out a secured loan. A small balance remained. Presently,… Read more “ULTIMATE Life Goal Answer Keeps Me Bare-Skinned”
Embracing My Sensitivity
I discovered yesterday that my sensitivity to spoken words is a weakness, a fault, and a chip on my shoulder. Admittedly, I’m a sensitive person. I can… Read more “Embracing My Sensitivity”
Planted Face Sprouts Purple Eye
It was a gardening-perfect day. The sun poured light like glistened milk from heaven into my garden lot. Towering spouts of gray whale exhalation speckled the radiant… Read more “Planted Face Sprouts Purple Eye”
Blame Election Hyperbole on Six Moral Foundations
After Tuesday’s elections spouse asked, “What are your Facebook friends saying about the election?” First let me explain: spouse will not, under any circumstances ever, join Facebook—yet,… Read more “Blame Election Hyperbole on Six Moral Foundations”
Not So Fast With The Hair Straightening, Missy
When I released my dependence upon hair color and liberated my grey roots I opted for a great haircut to enhance my new and natural look. Admittedly,… Read more “Not So Fast With The Hair Straightening, Missy”
The Muse Pallet 