Category: scribbler
a woman of a particular age
I never knew what that meant, a particular age. Then I got there, to that…
loss & love
Tommy died of old age, and that’s the way it’s supposed to be. We’re supposed…
service center
Service will change your life. Maybe not, but it changes mine. Every time. This week…
eating locally : checking in
It’s been over a month since I made the commitment, inspired by Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal,…
getting there from here
I have a definite writing process. First I put down the basics. Where’m I starting…
looking for the loophole
If I’m calling around to see if what I have in mind is ethical or…
thank youse
I’m momentarily speechless. Actually, the truth is I’m momentarily self-conscious. Mostly, I write for me,…
10 random acts of good karma
This is how easy it is to spit into the karma pool every day. Report…
in a pig’s eye
Find something you love, a service you can do that you really love. It’ll change…
relative aging
It is entirely within the realm of possibility that a person would, at 53, have…
apples, peaches, popcorn pie
I’m very excited over the new “anti-supermarket” plan I’ve got going, inspired by Barbara Kingsolver’s…
home cooking
Almost twenty years ago I met a traveler named Elijah, barefoot & barechested, wearing just…
mazed and confused
I’m chasing my dreams full speed until I run smack into a solid wall. I…
trudging the road…
I started this journey of sudden unemployment induced total life change very gung-ho. I had…
donuts : the great equalizer
Someday’s I’m a pancake, but as long as I flip before I burn, it’s all…
peeing on my own leg
I’ve had to let go of resentments that aren’t in my best interest. I’m not…
another little piece o’ my heart
I got a chance to read some of the dirtygirl story in public last night…
help me, I’m moulting….
July is my month. I celebrate both a birthday & an anniversary of what I…