On Valentine’s Day, I celebrated my 49th birthday. It was a wonderful day with a soup/sweets and wine tasting at Grace Hill Winery; a stop at an antique shop in Newton, Kansas; Boulevard Chocolate Ale at my favorite local bar, The Anchor; a purchase of thick cut pork chops and gouda cheese from another local … Continue reading Final 40s- Onward and Ageward
The Mermaid
A Snow Queen at Peace
"A few flakes of snow were falling, and one of them, rather larger than the rest, alighted on the edge of one of the flower boxes. This snowflake grew larger and larger, till at last it became the figure of a woman, dressed in garments of white gauze, which looked like millions of starry snow-flakes … Continue reading A Snow Queen at Peace
November 17
Today, she would've been 36 years old. I remember standing outside the hospital nursery, searching for my niece. Through the glass I could see her tiny red cheeks and black hair. So small, so precious, and yet, so daunting. I was twelve years old when she was born and I could only imagine her life … Continue reading November 17
Day ?? of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Housekeeping
There was a time I enjoyed cleaning the house. Running a dust cloth over the dining room table, mantel, and bedside tables was therapeutic. My mind would wander, an outline for a new short story created, day old anger vented with a sponge and Scrubbing Bubbles. And at the end of a few hours, with everything back in its place, woodwork … Continue reading Day ?? of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Housekeeping
Day #36 and 37: This Man
Today, we celebrate our 15th anniversary. It's been 20 years since we met on a blind date. I was 16 when I announced to my parents I was never getting married or having children. This man changed my mind: Brad Olmsted 10 hrs · Edited ·Facebook "Once upon a time there was a very … Continue reading Day #36 and 37: This Man
Day #35 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: I Voted
I was home ill on election day. Luckily, I'd taken advantage of advanced voting. Cuddled in bed, body cramping with body aches, I perused Facebook and noted all of the I Voted stickers. No matter the political party, I was glad to see my newsfeed filled with photos of I Voted stickers on noses, foreheads, … Continue reading Day #35 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: I Voted
Day #32 (Saturday) of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Local Artwork
I don't consider myself a connoisseur of art, I just know what I like. I'm drawn to vivid color, depth, and skulls, with an occasional lean towards whimsy and a guilty pleasure of seascapes. I'm especially supportive of local artists. Wichita has an exceptional art community. From the highly trained to the self-taught, from oils … Continue reading Day #32 (Saturday) of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Local Artwork
Day #31 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Creativity Ignited by Halloween
Breaking News (no, this is not Day #31, 32 or 33)
While I love technology, I hate it when my computer or laptop becomes ill. Apparently, my personal laptop has a virus, which has prevented me from posting daily. My hours and time at work are so strenuous, I'm not able to utilize my work computer (I'm quickly posting this while eating lunch and putting together … Continue reading Breaking News (no, this is not Day #31, 32 or 33)
Day#30 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Dashboard Karaoke
I love singing in my car. I especially love when my iPod stops on an unexpected treasure that I have not heard in a long, long time. I can't help myself. Before I realize it, I'm drumming on the steering wheel, nodding my head side to side, back and forth, moving my shoulders, and singing … Continue reading Day#30 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Dashboard Karaoke
Mermaid of the Plains 