In honor of Easter I want to share with you today and tomorrow my favorite finalists and winners of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The images I am including in my blog these two days were created by 12 and 13 year old kids from around the world. They are amazing. I have many [...]
Author: Ms. C
The efficacy of old, holey underwear…
I have discovered the ideal role of old, holey underwear and amazingly it ties back to something that I have known since I was a little girl. The back story begins with one of my favorite pairs of underwear that has seen better days. The black lace at the top is now holey and separating [...]
11 years ago…
11 years ago today I was doing something for the very last time (I think, hope, pray - don't smite me universe)...11 years ago I gave birth to Cheyenne, my April Fool's Day baby, a mere few months before turning forty. It all seemed quite apropos at the time...a baby...on the eve of forty...on April [...]
It must have been the fishing opener…
I get lots of unsolicited email. Recently I have been targeted by handyman and hunting folks who want me to test new products. Today I have moved on to fishing gear. My most recent email in this series was titled, "You’ve been rewarded! Test & keep fishing gear plus receive a complimentary fishing magazine." Fishing...hmmmm. [...]
I have had a long-term love affair…
I have had a long-term love affair...with Mexican food. Having spent the bulk of my life in California I had years of very authentic Mexican food to deepen my love. The love affair began in earnest when I dated a boy named Richard Rodriquez as a teen. I often ate dinner at his home and [...]
“To-Do” Lists…
Today's "To-Do" List: Deliver donuts and apology for PTSD to West Fargo Police Department - DONE. Deal with the lingering remnants of relationship drama - DONE. Remove soon to be ex-husband from accounts, insurance, etc. - DONE. Download Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" (8 minute version) for my iPod - DONE. Take a few minutes to [...]
West Fargo Police Department – PTSD
The blogs on Area Voices are diverse in their coverage. Some bloggers blog about sports or political issues, some blog about specific hobbies or interests, and others blog about life in general. Some blogs are more journal like than opinion-based while others are meant more to highlight writing and photography prowess. I realize more and [...]
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