With blood, sweat, and tears — You may take the heading with a pinch of salt. I’m making my first gnome and stating that it’s taken blood, sweat and tears is an exaggeration. I have not sweated (who has in the middle of January?) and there have been no tears, at least not yet. …

On days that my son visits his girlfriend, I don’t cook. I don’t mind cooking, but it seems rather pointless to cook just for myself. Instead, I buy something from the freezer, pop it in the microwave, and four minutes later dinner is served. …

Perhaps you were one of them — Recently I came across David R. (not his real name) on Facebook who considers himself an authority on writing, publishing, and marketing. …

Some kids deserve a good slap — I was on the prowl for a book when I came across ‘Where I left her’ by Amber Garza, I thought I had a winner. I downloaded the book and prepared for a few hours of listening pleasure. The story seemed interesting. Synopsis: Whitney had some misgivings when she dropped…

Life with cats — I dearly love my cats, but every now and again they drive me up the wall. Take this morning for instance. After they had their breakfast and exercise (chasing each other), Holly, Halley, Greyson, and Nic had retired to their favorite places for a nap. …

Or you’ll think I’m away with the fairies — What I’m about to tell you will either astonish you, or you’ll cast your eyes heavenward and think … this woman is gone with the fairies. I should mention though that this, initially, wasn’t my idea, it was mentioned to me. I’m not stating it as a fact. It could…

Yes it can — The water brigade is on the lose again. All it takes is for one woman to state that her new year’s resolution is to drink more water and loads of other females decide they’re going to drink more water too. What’s remarkable is, is that it’s mainly women who want…

I’m thoroughly sick of them — People never cease to amaze me. Just when I thought I’d seen and heard it all, someone comes along who makes me raise my eyes to heaven and shake my head. In November 2021, I wrote a story about sex parties and raised the question were the girls victims or…

Maybe for some, but not for me — They make it look so easy, don’t they? Anyone who ever spent some time on YouTube has undoubtedly watched videos of people dancing, rollerblading, painting, rock climbing, or some other activity and thought … I can do that, only to be disappointed because what looks easy is anything but. Not…