Some days I don’t have anything to say. Others, my hands cannot keep up with my thoughts. It seems I vacillate from one extreme to the other. Writing is my comfort and my curse. The cursed cursor blinks at me, as if asking me what next? What to say? What to type? Sometimes I talk … Continue reading The Cursed Cursor
Just for Fun
Wonder
I was inspired. At least that’s what I told myself. I volunteered to be the field trip coordinator for our grade level for the year. No more staying in our little community and taking kids places they went all the time anyway. I wanted to broaden their horizons. Open their eyes to new places. At … Continue reading Wonder
Cotton Candy Hair vs. Irish Winds
When I was a girl I had straight-as-a-stick hair. I was jealous of my sister’s curls. When I was a teenager my hair was long and thick, and a body wave fixed the stick issue. During college I chopped my hair off to my shoulders, then around my ears when I had children. My forehead was short, so any bangs were in my eyes straight away. I detest hair in my eyes because I am so visual, it drives me crazy to not be able to see clearly.
Non-Bucket List Items
I got a few items checked of my non-bucket list this week. Never heard of a non-bucket list? It is a list is made up of things you hope never to do. Allow me to explain. Unfortunately, I have had many traumatic experiences in my life. Enough to know how my body reacts to stress. … Continue reading Non-Bucket List Items
Combating Summer Boredom
After the last crumb of biscuit was eaten; the last lick of apple jelly was gone; and the last drop of cream and sugar filled coffee was sipped at breakfast; it was time for play. Running to the sideboard cabinet, made by my great grandfather, my sister and I waited for the key. My grandmother, … Continue reading Combating Summer Boredom
A Surprise Adventure
I had a surprise adventure on Sunday. Totally unexpected. It started when a pink envelope with my name on it showed up in the mailbox. I was intrigued. Where did it come from? Why just M. Gunnin and no address? How did it get there on a Sunday without mail delivery? Who put it there? … Continue reading A Surprise Adventure
Will the Whippoorwill
Last weekend, some of our family went on a picnic. We were sitting outside by a river when the story of Will the Whippoorwill came up, as memories sometimes do when families are together. It goes something like this. On top of a mountain, stood a house. In the evening hours the windows stood open … Continue reading Will the Whippoorwill
A Funny Story
Sometimes you just have to laugh. There is no other option. Well I guess there is, but sometimes you have to choose to laugh instead of the other options. Allow me to paint you a picture. The rain of the night has turned to mist of the morning. It floats to my windshield and smears … Continue reading A Funny Story
The Bionic Woman-Who-Does-Too-Much
In our last episode, we left the Woman-Who-Does-Too-Much in a precarious predicament. After a routine hike through the woods her non-bionic knee swelled up like a grapefruit. In an effort to continue doing too much, she wrapped it, iced it, and carried on. To no avail. Eventually she gave in and went to a medical … Continue reading The Bionic Woman-Who-Does-Too-Much
Southern Snow Rituals
We have a strange ritual in the South when snow is approaching. Those from outside our region will never understand our need for milk and bread in the face of a winter storm. It is not high on anyone else’s storm preparation list like it is on ours. My theory is that it stems from … Continue reading Southern Snow Rituals
Michelle's Mosaic 