Actively Inactive
The past two weeks have been … odd. Last Monday started with word of Jack Layton’s death and the week was passed in sombre reflection as a nation (plus a Continue Reading →
Month: August 2011
Flash Fiction Friday: The Golden Lion
I searched the word “prince” but found this photo next to a photo of a Prince Albert pub sign; I decided it would be my inspiration today. Following up on Continue Reading →
A Beacon Dimmed
Monday mornings are always tough but for those of us who saw Jack Layton as a beacon of hope in Canadian politics, this morning was much tougher as news of Continue Reading →
Doing the Math
Kiddo is out running the yard sale with two of her friends. We told her she could keep the money she made from whatever she sells today (in theory, splitting Continue Reading →
Puff the tragic eyelid
On Wednesday, I woke up with what I thought was a stye on my right eye; the eye was tender and swollen but I could still manage. It didn’t get Continue Reading →
Twitter Tornado
I stumbled/jumped into a Twitter-tornado last night as prompted by a blog post by Maggie Murphy (@HeartAGlow). In it, Murphy shares the conversation (both public *and* private) that she had with Continue Reading →
There is hope yet
I discovered recently where I find hope — hope that we, as humans, can still find ways to get along. I find it where-ever people come together to accomplish something beautiful Continue Reading →
Hard work pays off
I ache more than usual today but it’s not the stiffness that comes from sitting at a desk, it’s the realization that I am not used to a full day Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction Friday
Decided to find a prompt by typing a word into Flickr’s advanced image search to find a photo for inspiration. Here’s what I found for “ribbon”; following the photo is Continue Reading →
Pee Ess Effing Three
If I read this in a novel or saw it in a movie I would say, “No way. Forget it. No way did that all happen.” I swear to you, Continue Reading →