As I was poking around in the WordPress Reader, I found several bloggers who post six word stories. I've done these before as a writing exercise, but the ones I read were so poignant, so heartbreaking. In the interest of learning economy of language, I will post these from time to time as well. I'd …
It snowed about 7 inches last night, and it's still coming down. We had a two day reprieve from the cold with spring-like temperatures and a plethora of sunshine which got me dreaming of spring and all of our fruit trees blossoming. These are apple blossoms from one of our three apple trees. They start …
Kismet - Noun - (kiz-met): Fate Example from my writing: "She felt like she was falling into Ophelia’s orbit, like kismet." This is one of my favorite words, and I use it frequently. It's a cousin to another word I love and relish: serendipity. Ugh, luscious, right? How will you use kismet this week? xMaegan
In my recent post about thrifting, I mentioned glasses that I also purchased with Julie London’s record at my local thrift hot spot. I am writing about these for two reasons: 1. I am in love with them 2. I can’t tell if these are glass or plastic. At the top they feel like plastic, …
For those of us who need a lil' extra help with hair growth, fullness, and texture, whether it be from genes, chemo, or even stress, it's difficult to find products that actually do what they say they will. I have tried so. so. many, as has Malcolm. A few months back, Malcolm bought some for …
Every time I enter a thrift/antique store, I make a beeline to the records section. Most of my record collection is comprised of thrifted records of people/bands I've never heard of at the time of purchase. I learned this practice years ago at one of my favorite vintage stores EVER, Bad Granny's. I spent many …
For the past year, I haven't let myself dream about travel. We've done some day travel to go fishing or to use our telescope, and I've even been on two road trips, following all Covid guidelines. I usually like to go somewhere far away, out of the country if I can get it, at least …
*This was originally published in December 2019. Someone recently asked me for blogging advice, so I’m reposting this. I’ll write more about this in a later post. Since I began actually sharing my blog with my friends and family, several people said they want to start blogs. I like to think I'm inspiring (ironic hair …
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Prosopopoeia - noun - (pronounced pro-sopapilla, like the delicious sweet fried bread) Personification, as of inanimate thingsFrom dictionary.comEtomology: Greek Example: "Lord Byron’s very numerous comparisons, all admirable, and often under the form of a prosopopoeia, are indicative of the warm imagination which clothed inanimate shapes with the breathing realities of life …" -RECOLLECTIONS OF SHELLEY AND …
If any of you have ever met my cat Taluah, you know she's quite vocal and affectionate. This girl puts up with no shit, and I love that about her. When I go to pet her, sometimes I'm welcomed with soft purrs and little peeps that are like mini meows, and sometimes I'm met by …
