Yesterday was the longest day, unless you are in the Southern Hemisphere. Now, the days will get shorter, unless you are in the Southern Hemisphere. I feel like I missed out on enjoying the daylight, but I was out there, I really was. Another blogger posted some photos of a very recognizable stone circle: https://steviet3.wordpress.com/2022/06/19/terri-webster-schrandts-sunday-stills-photography-challenge-3/ … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / It’s all downhill from here.
Tuesday Tirade: A sequence of unfortunate events.
"That's why I don't drive. Plus I can't reach the pedals." Event #1: Truck will not start.Event #2: Lifting the hood reveals interior hood insulation shredded by squirrels.Event #3: Called for a tow ($120).Event #4: Mechanic informs me that the fuel pump needs to be replaced and repair time is two days.Event #5: Cancelled jobs … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade: A sequence of unfortunate events.
Music Monday: k.d lang
Sometimes a song slips away from you, and you forget about its existence. Then, like a thunder clap reverberating thought your body, something reminds you of the memory and you think, "Why haven't I thought of this for so long? I'll let the music sing for itself. From back in 2005, at the Juno Awards … Continue reading Music Monday: k.d lang
Happy Father’s Day
Of the many memories I have with my dad, this one is one of my favorites. I included it as the introduction to my first science fiction book, The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. Originally posted: November 2019 When I was growing up, my father would read or make … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Weekend Wrap-up June 18
If you read yesterday's post, then you know I changed my novella ever so slightly: I added a short epilogue (taken from the original short story). I think you will agree it makes the novella a stand-alone book unless you want to read more adventures with the characters. Read the final two chapters here: Spoiler … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up June 18
Free Book Friday June 18: The View from Here now just a little bit longer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PC3N678 New and Improved! 0.0022 % longer! More closure / Less disappointment!* Epilogue included - Same price *more closure and less disappointment cannot be guaranteed. Without any fanfare, I added an epilogue to my published book, The View from Here. Here is the story behind the story: [Spoiler Alert if you haven’t read the book. … Continue reading Free Book Friday June 18: The View from Here now just a little bit longer.
Thursday Thoughts: Nature. Meh.
"What?" I went to start my truck yesterday and well . . . it didn't. It tried. It turned over and over then over again, and again, then almost caught, then nothing—except for all the warning lights on the dashboard. Wow, there are a lot of them. You might know a few: the little engine … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Nature. Meh.
Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / It ain’t broke no more.
I fixed my welcome letter. Kinda. I was hoping to create a two or three stage automation to allow a double opt-in to my newsletter, but after several attempts I realized I would have to upgrade my mailhost, and well . . . I'm too cheap. You are just frugal. Thanks. My newsletter also goes … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / It ain’t broke no more.
Tuesday Tirade: Shopping. No Sir, I don’t like it.*
"Don't buy me the cheap stuff." I used to shop with a list. I would look in my fridge, freezer, and cupboards, then write down items I was low on, needed, and could use. Now, as I walk through the store, I shake my head at some of the prices—usually in the produce and meat … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade: Shopping. No Sir, I don’t like it.*
Music Monday: Sam Fender
17 Going Under and Getting Started by UK musician, Sam Fender, are similar sounding songs. I heard the first one on, you guessed it, CBC Radio. It took me a few songs to figure out that his voice reminded me of Scott Hutchison* of Frightened Rabbit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAifgn2Cvo8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtEbyt1_cw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoODq7Ol1so As a comparison, here is Frightened … Continue reading Music Monday: Sam Fender
Lines by Leon 