Over the years I have learned there are many ways to get the attention of someone. My other half had this ear piercing whistle and could change the tone to achieve the appropriate response time that was necessary to get me to come-a-runnin’. There was one that meant, “GET YOUR BUNS MOVING. THINGS … [Read more...] about In A Snap
A Cow Serenade
In Nevada we have open range for livestock. Meaning that during different times of the year our hills, valleys and mountains are home to cows and sheep who happily munch away at grasses and drink from streams. Calling those places literally Home On The Range. I am all for open range. There are … [Read more...] about A Cow Serenade
Three Dollar Words
Just this week I had an opportunity to use the word cognizant. What a wonderful word. I call that a three dollar word. In my world there are very few times that a three dollar word just fits a situation. I live a very regular lifestyle. I like three dollar words they make me feel smart. Some think … [Read more...] about Three Dollar Words
Lifesavers
Well by checking the calendar on the wall I surmise it is candy season once again. Go into nearly any store and there will be mountains of treats to counteract any wayward tricks that could befall you this Halloween Season. Yes I have grabbed a bag of this and a bag of that. Hey I don’t even get … [Read more...] about Lifesavers
A Wish from a Wishbone
I cooked a chicken a while back. From cutting it up to frying to baking to the final goodness of the last swallow it was good therapy. Then I got some scrumptious chicken pieces from a friend who skips the frying and goes right to the baking. I have to say it was some of the best chicken I have … [Read more...] about A Wish from a Wishbone
Geese, Cows and Humming Birds
As a day goes by and all events are snuggly put in an envelope, every once in a while something comes up that needs to be evaluated. Not every day mind you. Maybe not even once a week. But sometime along the path of life something will need to be discussed with that little voice we have in our … [Read more...] about Geese, Cows and Humming Birds
Yes, Yes I Understand. Not!
Understanding comes with age. And patience. Noticing things has become almost an obsession for me. Mostly because I enjoy people watching. People are the most amazing when they are animated. Waving arms and hot footing through life experiences. My other half could not talk to you without moving his … [Read more...] about Yes, Yes I Understand. Not!
Until Next Time
There are lots of times in life when you think say or do something good bad or indifferent and in doing those things you might think “Wow. That will never happen again.” Then on the other hand you might think, say or do something and hope, “Wow. I can’t hardly wait until next time.” Because life is … [Read more...] about Until Next Time
My Favorite Number
It’s eight. My favorite number is eight. Eight and I have been simpatico for quite a while now. Oh there have been other numbers that tried to out do eight, but eight seems to make me smile like no other number. There was a short time when number three tried to capture my attention, then eight … [Read more...] about My Favorite Number
Read My Mask
A friend of mine has a new baby. Every time she dresses the baby there’s something written on the clothing. Like, “I’m a cutie!” Or, “What is this word “NO” you speak of?” Cute sayings all babies should wear. I love them all. As we grow we are still pulled to say something about nearly everything we … [Read more...] about Read My Mask
Thoughts of Summer Food
Winter meals can be so hearty. Warm and hearty. Rich, warm and hearty. Summer meals? Not so much on the warm, rich, hearty. Summer meals need to be cool. Cool and light. Cool, light and especially easy. Not long ago I was in a food conversation about the need for more ideas for the easy part of … [Read more...] about Thoughts of Summer Food
Reaching Back
Rotary phones. I still have one for nostalgia. The thing I remember most about using a rotary phone is that when I was a kid our phone number was 329-4800. Those two last zeros took forever to dial. I knew people who had nearly all ones or twos in their phone numbers. I thought they were so lucky. … [Read more...] about Reaching Back
Bug Popping
Yes this is about bugs. Big bugs, little bugs, bugs of all sizes. Here I must say that size does not matter. A bug is a bug. I really don’t have much of anything against bugs. They are after all creatures just like me. Having been created for reasons that I have come to believe I will not know why … [Read more...] about Bug Popping
A Lesson in Touting
There is nothing more boring to me than talking about myself. It was pointed out to me recently that when I am asked something about myself I have this tendency to turn the conversation back around to finding out about the person I am talking to. I didn’t realize I have this Trina trait until it was … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Touting