The Sunday Post: What’s the word, 2023?

Happy new year! Yesterday a friend asked me for help picking a word for 2023. For some reason, she thought I could help her figure out what her focus should be this year, but I hadn’t thought about it myself yet. I didn’t suggest a word for her because I don’t think anyone else can…

These boots were made for…

You know how sometimes when you can’t decide which way to go you end up going nowhere? That’s how it’s been for me the last few days. I have a poem taking shape based on an idea born New Year’s Day, and I have another idea that I woke up with a few days later….

The Sunday Post: Laughter

That’s what I want more of this year. Last night we watched a movie, make that two movies, before going to bed, and I was laughing a lot. I wasn’t just laughing at the movies (the first one was not a comedy, after all), but simply because I was happy, and S was making me…

The Sunday Post: Self Care

Self care. A lot of people talk about it, and some even poke fun at the idea. Maybe they think it’s an indulgence, or selfish behavior, or something that only those with money can participate in. I don’t think it’s just about treating yourself, although doing something that you normally wouldn’t do, either because of…

Am I Hungry or Bored?

I mentioned the other day that I wanted to do more in the kitchen this year and was going to create monthly challenges for myself and anyone who wanted to join me. Well, I’ve been busy in the kitchen already but haven’t gotten around to anything on my challenge list yet. Over the weekend I…