Searching for Direction & Purpose in Life's Sea of Opportunities
Random Stuff catches my fancy. I hope it can make you smile.
Since Saturday was the first day of hurricane season, it seems like the perfect opportunity to recount an experience I had more than a decade ago. I was reminded of the event last year. As Hurricane Isaac approached the Louisiana coast last summer, I received an email from Tom asking if it all seemed familiar. Strangely… Continue reading Hurricane Memories
My collection of vintage jewelry has shifted from broaches to screw-back earrings. They are virtually guaranteed to be vintage, and they definitely fit with my sense of style. When my grandma passed away, I was so pleased to be able to select some of her pieces of jewelry, including a pair of screw-back earrings. They are unusual, and… Continue reading Little Things
Last week, our schedules worked out so that DH2U and I could go together to our garden at Hillary's house to do some weeding, plant some seeds, harvest some veggies, and tend to the compost. We were almost ready to go when we heard the back gate slam. She was burgled a few months ago, so… Continue reading The Time I Got Questioned by the Cops
Today, 3/14, is Pi Day! I figured what better way to celebrate than to geek out on here about space. Growing up I was not one to be captivated by what was beyond this beautiful planet. It simply didn't interest me. Sure, I watched every single episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but to me that… Continue reading Geeking Out
I have never been one to get wrapped up in the Hallmark holiday of Valentine's Day. I'm not a romantic (we won't discuss the surprise my favorite movies revealed). That is not to say that I'm not in love - loving that double negative in there - merely that I don't fall into the whole "No,… Continue reading My Perfect Valentine
Saturday was Ground Hog Day. Punxsutawney Phil, the lovable king-sized rodent, did not see his shadow, thus we should have an early spring. Up until 1989, any references to Groundhog Day were actually about the forecast. Now, those of us that are old enough , think of living through the same day over and over, thanks to the… Continue reading Groundhog Day
Last year, DH2U’s mom sent us a card that pictured a cat wearing a hat. Unfortunately for Carmen, this reminded me of a gift my mom had given her several years ago. Well, “gift” isn't really the right word. If you ask Carmen, I’m sure something along the lines of “torture device” is more accurate. Well, since… Continue reading Did You Celebrate?
Having grown up in Southern California, snow is something you drive to when desired, not a regular life occurrence. Well, this year for the holidays I voyaged to snow. I stayed in a house on a lake in a National Forest. It was beautiful, quiet ... and cold. I quickly learned the benefits of wearing a scarf… Continue reading Snowy Adventures
Well, Tammy had promised me that I would be the first guest post, but obviously she forgot that. That being said, hello, I'm Carmen. I started my writing career shortly after choosing Tammy to be my live in staff member. Whenever she goes out of town, I write a note to my substitute telling him/her what… Continue reading Carmen Takes Control
My stream of consciousness mind has led to quite an array of blogs that I now follow. My fabulous garden started me down the road to gardening blogs which led to farming blogs. This city girl now has a couple fabulous resources when seemingly silly agricultural questions come up, such as "What plant is hay… Continue reading More Zombie Goodness
Grown Up, Now What? 