writing
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Hawaii, Here We Come! 🌺🚢
Sixteen Days of Fun, Sun, and a Little Mrs. Roper! Tomorrow is the day! Well, actually, Friday is. But tomorrow we hit the road and head to San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, where our ship will be waiting for us.… Continue reading
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Ken’s Adventure in the Hospital
Ken is normally a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. Not much bothers him. He usually takes things as they come and doesn’t make a big fuss about anything. But when it comes to going to the ER? He’s such a baby! Over… Continue reading
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Monsoons and Haboobs: Arizona’s Unique Weather Phenomenon
Rain happens. It rains all over the world. But only a handful of places experience both monsoons and haboobs—those massive dust storms that can turn the middle of the afternoon into something that looks like the end of the world.… Continue reading
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Surviving a Long Day
There are days that feel like they should count as three days rolled into one. This sounds like one of them! Well, I’m alone. Allow me to explain. Ken went to Charleston for his grandson’s high school graduation, and I… Continue reading
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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
I think I’ve gone out of my mind. I’m not really a “joiner” anymore. Committing to things just isn’t my jam these days. Honestly, most of the time I’m perfectly content staying home, minding my own business, and being left… Continue reading
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The Chair
Fiction Some time ago, I had a dream about a faraway place—one that no one knew existed. It wasn’t just beautiful… it was bewitching. The kind of place that makes you pause, breathe a little deeper, and wonder if you’ve… Continue reading
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Home Alone
It’s close to 9:00am and Ken just left the house. Yay! I love him, but… Yay! This is his first time heading off to the Elks Lodge Veterans Donuts and Coffee get-together. It happens on the fourth Monday of the… Continue reading
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Overcoming Blank Page Syndrome: Tips to Ignite Creativity
Well, here I go again. I’ve been staring at this blank page for close to 30 minutes, but not only is this page blank… so is my brain. So, what’s the problem? What Exactly Is Blank Page Syndrome? According to… Continue reading
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Finding Joy in Coloring: A Creative Escape
In our world today, there are plenty of things that could stress me out. I won’t even go there—mainly because this space, my little corner of the internet, is not about politics or heavy debates. It’s about finding joy, peace,… Continue reading
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🌵 Boredom, Beer, and a Brisket Quesadilla
These past two days have been… well… unbearably boring. You know the kind of days I’m talking about. Nothing on the calendar. Nothing calling your name. Just you, the house, and a whole lot of meh. Ken? Oh, he doesn’t… Continue reading
