Tag: Humor

The Dark Side of Sunny Days

This week we’ve had blue skies, ranging from cloudless to mostly, partly, or somewhat, blue skies. It varied. The point is that we actually could see blue instead of gray skies. We’ve had some cloudy gray skies, but not as much as usual. It… Continue Reading “The Dark Side of Sunny Days”

Winter Challenge

Last week was a bit of a winter challenge. There are some winter challenges that people participate in for fun. Like Polar Bear Challenges, in which people, wearing only standard swimsuits, plunge or swim in a body of water in the middle of winter.… Continue Reading “Winter Challenge”

Let It Snow

Let It Snow (Christmas song) Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire is so delightfulAnd since we’ve no place to goLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow Man, it doesn’t show signs of stoppingAnd I’ve brought me some corn for poppingThe… Continue Reading “Let It Snow”

Time

Today is a very gray, rainy, November day with high temperatures in the mid-60s. Once upon a time, I used to find such days dreary, but years ago my attitude changed and I began to think of them as cozy. The warmer temperatures make… Continue Reading “Time”

Comic Relief

I haven’t been able to write in several days. Usually I don’t write much on the weekends because EJ and I are hanging out together. Here is what has been happening: It’s been snowing almost every day for the last week, and snow is… Continue Reading “Comic Relief”

My Chore Boots

I have a chore coat. It is the old coat I wear when I work outside. It is an old green coat with a brown collar and cuffs lined with green and brown plaid. I’ve told EJ several times that I love my old… Continue Reading “My Chore Boots”

Magic Mouthwash

Last night EJ thought he might be getting sick, but this morning he said he was feeling pretty good. He thinks maybe he is just tired and rundown. With JJ’s immune system so low, I do not know how he could keep from getting… Continue Reading “Magic Mouthwash”

What Comes Next

I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning feeling overwhelmed about various problems I have to deal with, such as JJ’s paperwork for college. Then I remembered a historical fiction novel that I read years ago. The story took place in China just before… Continue Reading “What Comes Next”