Winter's coming... I took over cutting the grass at my parents until Dad has circulation issues in his legs addressed. Before going further, let me establish that nonfiction is told at the peril of being cut out of a will. Fiction is a bit of truth surrounded by made up stuff. What follows is my … Continue reading In the Yard and Under the Shrub

Dare to dream BIG! Talk at middle age birthday parties focused on bucket lists, the cool stuff one wanted to accomplished before biting it. The birthday ‘girl’ Barb longs to see Alaska and Hawaii before the ice caps melted and Alaska had the potential to turn into Hawaii and Hawaii into the lost continent of … Continue reading Bucket List

Please don't let this become an Earth Day reality in 29 years... “Good morning class. I’m Mrs. Abernathy. I’ll be leading today’s Earth Day walk. For our anticipated adventure, the roving bands of marauders have agreed to a twenty-four hour cease fire. Never lose hope in the generosity of mankind to do what is best … Continue reading Earth Day 2050

Will they be doomed before they are discovered?... I wanted the truth to the question “do Sasquatch and mermaids exist.” I refused to believe humans were considered the only intelligent species on earth. What was an eastern land locked resident to do for research to find answers to my question? I concluded I’d watch documentaries … Continue reading Doomsday for Sasquatch

Caller ID. was established shortly after. I dream of coming home to the blinking light of my answering machine and a message of “you won a truck load of cash and a trip to Scotland.” Instead, “Honey, this is Mom. Gee, I was really hoping you were home. Me and your Dad were arrested. This … Continue reading This is My One Phone Call