Chico’s Mom

Doodle

Knight of Addams

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? I had 2 favorite t.v. shows growing up: The Addams Family (the original black and white) and Knight Rider. Sing with me: The Addams Family Lyrics They’re creepy and they’re kooky Mysterious and spooky They’re all together ooky The Addams family Their house is a museumContinue reading “Knight of Addams”

Burn

Burn I’ve had to drink nasty stuff because of you. Burn I’ve been strapped to a table and spun around because of you. Burn Thought I was having a heart attack 3 times in my life because of you. Burn Over the course of my life, I’ve had 2 stress tests because of you. BurnContinue reading “Burn”

Beach scene

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 53 Part 1 Frego, Violet, Kessa, and Kol were having dinner to celebrate Frego’s 22nd birthday. To and Jolla had gone all out decorating the garden. Jolla was becoming an amazing cook. Violet and Frego had gotten very close since their return. So close that Max was training another new Bejhar. “Dad,” Frego’s voiceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Blackberry Cake

What’s your favorite recipe? IKEA has the best cinnamon rolls. The last time I went I asked the sales clerk if I could get a dozen without the glaze. You would have thought I smacked her in the face. “You can buy the frozen ones.” She stammered. I sighed, “fresh is best. I’ll scrape whatContinue reading “Blackberry Cake”

Bestie and the Ghost

When my best friend passed away, it ripped my heart out. We knew it was coming. Even so, nothing prepares you for that life changing pain. My bestie was closer to me than my family. So much so that many of her family members adopted me as their own. She left different people gifts inContinue reading “Bestie and the Ghost”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Araminta (Ara) Elizabeth (Lizzie, Liza) Parker (Merryweather?) The December wind tore with force down Bakers Street. As the years progressed on me, my old wound pains me even more. Not to mention the normal ware on the human body with age. As the snow piled up on the sides of the buildings out our windows,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

Getting it right, I hope

I have been learning about finance. My financial education growing up wasn’t much. You work. You get paid. You buy things. My dad was a retired coal miner. I learned the ‘coal miners mentality’ concerning money. Coal mining is a dangerous job. Especially if you’re working underground. Dad’s unspoken philosophy was ‘if you got it,Continue reading “Getting it right, I hope”

Sing it Dolly

Where did your name come from? My dad’s name was Joe. My mother was going to name me Josephine until she heard this song. https://youtu.be/TGaZpJw5Qg0?si=ftm6BXzrdnmYZegT