Category Archives: Fun Stuff

~:: Yet More Mouse ::~

These are TERRIBLE pictures.  Some of them.  The little camera – the tiny lens – I ask too much of it, which is NOT what a good photographer does.  But I’m not worried – the mouseness comes through anyhow. Here … Continue reading

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~:: More Mouse ::~

First thing to remember: I am using the POINT AND SHOOT.  These first shots are blurry, not because of the camera, but because I was actually trying to dance and shoot at the same time.  Second thing to remember: I … Continue reading

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~:: We Visit the Mouse ::~

Today, in the 97 degree weather, after a hard day’s tractor work, I came home drooping.  I wanted lime sherbet.  In anticipation of such a moment, I had gone to the store and bought some with my own money.  Thus, … Continue reading

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~:: Movie Reviews & a bit of maundering on ::~

I am sitting in front of this screen, blank-minded.  After the last many weeks (would they like these napkins, or should I get those—did I forget to put the TIME on those invites—yes, yes I did—how could I forget to … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. Whatever ::~

Once upon a time, I learned that writing and living don’t go easily together.  And so it has been the since the first week of July.  I have answered no comments – which grieves me – and hardly been able … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt.5 ::~

Faces and Fires and Sunsets Being swaddled.  An odd shot.  Whose toes do you suppose those are? Sandy at breakfast. You will, perhaps, remember the great fires in Arizona and New Mexico this summer.  One of them was just northwest … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt 4 ::~

At home with Dick and Jane First, one more downtown shot. Remember the giant fetish turtle?  Well, this is evidently a giant fetish blue whale, shot while M was driving the camera.  Notice how, by his magic, he was able … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. 3 ::~

Home now.  Way behind.  Horses alive (thank you Rachel and sons).  Dogs alive, house not burned down (thank you, Chelsea!!).  My last week with M before the love of his life comes home and I lose my full time buddy. … Continue reading

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~:: Oh, Say – Can You See? ::~

At risk of repeating stories (which I am destined to do till the day I die), I was taken – charmed – intrigued – when (as a little kid) I saw the movie Pollyanna.  It was the 4th of July … Continue reading

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~:: Treasures and Frippery ::~

First off – if any of you are interested in my books and want news about new things happening with those, please “like” my Facebook author page.  There’s a little box in the sidebar that allows you to do that … Continue reading

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