Proof

This week’s photo prompt is provided by Maria with Doodles and Scribbles. Thank you Maria!   In the town at the edge of nowhere, hope was not allowed to show itself. Christmas, no longer celebrated, was only a memory housed in the brain of the oldest resident. If you asked, he would stroke his long beard … Continue reading →

Life Lessons

This week’s photo prompt is provided by Iain Kelly. Thank you Iain.   He learned about life from the master: Plot your moves, Employ calculated risk to gain advantage, Don’t be a pawn in the hands of abusers, Surround yourself with true friends, Expect that setbacks can be overcome, Don’t let the pressure to win … Continue reading →

Adventures in Moving

We’ve lived on Warbler Lane exactly eight years.  Moved in on August 8, 2007.  Mayflower came and packed up everything today.  The move begins tomorrow as they load a truck bound for our new place in Oregon. We’ll be on the road the following day. The challenge of downsizing began last winter when I blogged … Continue reading →

O is for Oh, those Blogging Blues

  I simply cannot decide on what to write about today. (Michelle tackles this subject here.)  The Daily prompt suggests to write about being a rock.  Whoopee.   I wished they had ask us to write about my  life as a car.  I think I could have managed that.  But I don’t think I would describe myself as a rock. … Continue reading →

Highlighting Inspiration using the Letters H and I

Some people past the age of ninety have trouble navigating across the room, but Harriette Thompson, at the age of 92, has successfully completed a marathon!  What an inspiration.  Read the story here. I just stumbled upon a blog site hosted by Kate. Head on over and check out the pages of “Heading Home.” There … Continue reading →