D surprised me, and Rose, on Friday with an anniversary trip to Aspen. We are staying at our favorite dog friendly hotel right near the ski resort. This is my first trip to Aspen. It’s a gorgeous little town tucked between the mountains. It’s not too crowded. Let’s do some unconscious clearing in this inspiring…
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Sixteen
Previous Chapters CHAPTER SIXTEEN Alex breath caught. The words – our home is destroyed – ripped through her. Her sanctuary, her one safe place, her home was gone forever. She siphoned out a breath. “Our neighbors?” “The bombs were designed to have full impact on our homes. Your neighbors have some damage but no one…
Caffeine… my lover… my best friend….
Yeah. I gave up caffeine on Sunday. Four days later? I can bearly write a cogant sentance. It’s unbelievable to me. The oddest thing is that I can’t remember the last time I quit caffeine. Coffee? Sure, I don’t mind going with out coffee for months. But all caffeine? No iced tea. No jasmine green…
Simply Kind Tuesdays : Week 30 : One day.
Have you ever thought about doing less? It’s a strange concept, I know. Especially for me to be talking about. But sometimes, working more, trying harder, putting in the effort, is exactly the wrong thing to do. In fact, the kindest thing we can do sometimes is to simply do less. How do we do…
Keep going when the going is hard….
“Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow – that is patience.” Happy Monday!
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 330
We finished our garden beds just before the rain came. I’m hoping to get out there this afternoon and plant my little seedlings. We’ll see. If not today then tomorrow? Certainly the rain, and cooler weather, has been a treat for my running project. I’m inelegantly training for a half marathon in December. One step…
Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Fifteen
Previous Chapters CHAPTER FIFTEEN Three weeks later September 8 – 10:15 A.M. Denver, Colorado “I’m sorry to bother you. I’m looking for Alex Hargreaves,” a medium sized muscular man said when Cian opened the front door. “And who might you be?” Cian said. It was the eight of September and everyone was on edge. Well,…
Blog Tour coming up!
The Blog Tour starts tomorrow with a Thursday 13 interview about writing at Popping Bubbles! The questions and requests keep coming! It’s a very exciting time for me! Here’s the list of blogs and dates. If you have time, I’d love to see you around the Blogisphere! May 21, 2009 - Popping Bubbles May 22, 2009 - Devyl…
Simply Kind Tuesdays : Week 29 : Guest post by MJ Ryan
Claudia here: MJ Ryan is one of my personal heroes. She’s so many things to so many people. To me, she’s an excellent example of someone who, uncomfortably, uncertainly, yet magnificently follows her own path. If you havn’t enjoyed the luxury of reading one of her books, I’d strongly encourage you to pick one up. My…
Our lives are better left to chance.
“Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain, but I’d of had to miss the dance.” – The Dance by Tony Anata, sung by Garth Brooks The Dance – Garth Brooks I was driving home from seeing a friend for lunch when I heard this song. I haven’t heard…