Uncommon Sense

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Monday, February 8, 2010

I Want a Wall Like That

I am drawn to the Wirewood's home. From the moment I met them, I just wanted to be a part of their family. Two empty nesters, they'd just built their place on a lot overlooking the Lake; a lovely yet modest dwelling with a great big shop out back for him, and a nice kitchen with large windows for... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

This One's For You

I would just like to know who the kind gentleman or madam was that kicked me in the gut first thing in the morning. A low blow, to be sure. Because that's what poor little Miss Tum Tum feels like. She swears she's been accosted by a steel-toed boot. And I believe her. The last thing I want to do is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Life Lessons

So I'm sitting here, staring at the computer screen, thinking that for sure I have something profound to express. But to tell you the truth, I've got nothin', here. Not feeling the vibes. I've wondered lately, in my somewhat overly-dramatic mind, if this rash of writing frenzy is going to be for a... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 29, 2010

It Takes a Pro To Hit Them All...

Husband and I were driving down the road last night, when I saw a red vehicle that looked just like mine pass us. I thought to myself what a sporty little rig it was, with those tinted windows and chrome wheels and all. Then it pulled in front of us, and we both said, "Ohhhhhh......." The top of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Now THAT'S God.

I've been in a slump lately...just some 'shtuff' going on...but nothing in the world could stop me from what I want to write about tonight. If one were ever to absorb anything from my bloggings, I hope that it would be this. The absolute, undoubt-able belief that there is a God, and that He loves... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Cure

My sister Lauren and I were once boy-crazy. This 'craziness' is similar to bird-fever. I watched Lauren's cat, Shadow, approach her window in her kitchen not long ago...and got to witness one of the weirdest things I've ever seen. Shadow peered out the window, obviously watching something, eyes... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Not So Common

Mark Twain said it best: and it's obvious that I love the quote...."Common sense ain't so common anymore...." Amen, Mark, amen. In this muddy psuedo-spring-time, I am reminded of an event that took place in my hometown. My senior year in High School, I was dating one of the 'townies'. His name was... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Think Harder

I worked for about ten years, off and on, at a grocery store chain, as a professional cake decorator. For the most part, I liked it. I got to use my creativity, and I was usually stationed back in my own little corner, avoiding the hustle, bustle, and politics of the bakery folk. Every now and then... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Long Live the King(s)

The day we met Saul Vivas completely changed my life. He was the ultimate performer. We had just moved in across the street, in a rural neighborhood in Pennsylvania. There weren't many kids around our age. We were dying to play with the herd of boys kitty-corner from us, but Mother said that their... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Orange You Glad?

Right around this time, a lot of us start dreaming of something a little more...tropical. The word "Hawaii" immediately comes to mind. Once, long ago, I ditched every responsibility I had, and recklessly flew to Hawaii on somewhat of a whim. I had friends there that I could stay with. They'd been... Sign in to see full entry.

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