10: Actually paint a picture with paints. I haven't painted in several years most of my artwork as been either digital or photography. #9: Decorate the house. We have been in this house a year and I still have few things on the wall. #8: Organize the books. When we moved last year the books … Continue reading Top 10: Things to Do Before the End of the Year
Life, Plans, & Reflection
My life is certainly different now than the way I imaged the future ten years ago. I never anticipated a cross-country move or the path my career has taken. I never expected that the Big Guy's education would move us across the country to Florida. I knew we might move for his education but ten … Continue reading Life, Plans, & Reflection
Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)
In honor of Father's Day I am sharing some of the important life lessons I learned from my Dad and my granddad's. I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you … Continue reading Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)
Disabilities: The Back Story
...or why I write about disabilities. Today begins the first in a series on disabilities. I don't claim to be an expert. My opinions and knowledge come from life experiences, education and work experience. My dad was a polio survivor. For most of his life he walked with the aid of crutches and braces (the … Continue reading Disabilities: The Back Story
My Dream Job
Prompt from The Daily Blog If money wasn't an issue I would open my own coffee house/bookstore/gallery/local music venue. It would be that kind of cool funky place that is fun to hang out. It would be a place that featured local and indie artists, musicians and authors. The coffee-house part would feature fair trade … Continue reading My Dream Job
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This is from the Daily Post on April 30. I'm a little behind in replying to it. One of the tricks I use to post regularly is to schedule posts in advance. I am able to write when I have time and try to stay about a week ahead. A result is that when I … Continue reading 33%
If I Were a Genre of Music…
If I were music I would be alternative. That funky acoustic/folksy kind that belongs in a good coffee-house. One of those local kind that features local art, musicians and fair trade coffee not one of those green and white chain kind. (BTW, I think I belong in one of those good local coffee houses. Wish … Continue reading If I Were a Genre of Music…
The Dee Zone 