What was the best compliment you’ve received? In Dec. 2003, I bought my first house. Small; less than 1,000 square feet. It almost didn’t qualify for a mortgage. In the spring of 2004, I got to bring dad here to show him ‘my house.’ Well, mine and the bank. That was the first time inContinue reading ““I’m proud of you.””
Author Archives: Chico’s Mom
Once there was Darkness
The Fall next Part 1 “Max, where’s Kessa?” Kol asked. He felt a twinge of sadness. It was as if he was looking in a mirror, he looked thin. Other than his hair and his eyes, he didn’t recognize himself. Max lowered his gaze. “She told General Marcus and myself that she needed some time.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Sick days
I went to the doctor, GP. This event was anything but free. With the introduction of covid, I had to see. This thing started out as a throat tickle. Now, I’m in quite the pickle. Dry hacking cough, turned into nasty wet cough. I know there wasn’t an elephant sitting on my chest. Maybe aContinue reading “Sick days”
Beyond the weirdness: kinda cool
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 22 Part 2 “My king. We missed the boat.” “Boats wait for me.” He had a big grin on his face. “What happened? What can you remember?” “I went to dad’s. He was laying on the floor. As I rushed to him, something hit me from behind. That’s all I remember.” She rolled overContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
My fault, really?
I don’t deal with emotional stuff well. Life has taught me not to dwell. Crap happens. Move on. Who cares if you got your feelings hurt? Be done. ‘Oh, you got your little feelings hurt?’ Overrated. Moot, overrated, antiquated. I hear you. Don’t care. You’re the one with the problem, do you dare? So IContinue reading “My fault, really?”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 22 Part 1 Kessa was severely bruised. She couldn’t move without wanting to cry. His mother left soon after this incident. She never stayed long. There was a knock at the door, it was Rajaf. He had made this strange little thing and was feeding her tea? Kol wasn’t sure. “What is that thing?”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Red Violin
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? The Red Violin IMDb.com “A red-colored violin inspires passion, making its way through three centuries over several owners and countries, eventually ending up at an auction where it may find a new owner.” The Red Violin Original title: Le violon rouge Watch trailer:Continue reading “The Red Violin”
Abstract wall art
Am I superstitious? Ish…
Are you superstitious? Am I superstitious? Ish… I can’t remember where I heard this quote from: Quote by Edmund Burke: “Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.” Maybe English Lit.? When I heard it, it was translated a little differently: “Superstition is the religion of fools.” As I have gotten older, I’ve learned that someContinue reading “Am I superstitious? Ish…”
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