November 14, 2022 Perhaps it’s due to three years of personal solitude but I am acutely aware of the conversations around me. Eavesdropping is rude of course but if no one realizes you’re doing it, I guess it’s OK? I usually pretend to be busily involved with some mundane activity that will not betray my…… Continue reading They’re Just Words
Month: November 2022
Blue Surprises
November 14, 2022 I had been busy puttering around inside the house, preparing for guests who will be staying at my vacation rental soon. It’s the beginning of our busy season and the arrival of tourists from more northern climes. They have apprehensively observed the build-up of snowy gray skies and felt that first chill, now…… Continue reading Blue Surprises
It’s Only Once A Year
November 14, 2022 This November week, I keep my radio tuned to an easy-listening station’s 24/7 holiday music programming, I find it soothing, The music reminds me that it’s time for me to prepare a travel bag for my annual trek north. For the umpteenth year in a row, I will be shooting the Macy’s…… Continue reading It’s Only Once A Year
SEASONS GREETINGS Florida Style
November 14, 2022 Two of the regional easy-listening music stations have begun their 24/7 holiday music format. Yes, it’s only November 14th but I am not one of those traditionalist curmudgeons that insists that jingle bells, eggnog, evergreen wreaths, and all references to Santa and drummer boys be kept to Christmas week. The music makes me feel better about existence…… Continue reading SEASONS GREETINGS Florida Style
ATTABOY the book
November 12, 2022 Well, it seems that writing a book is much more enjoyable than building one to be published. I encountered numerous technical issues, dead ends, and frustrating delays as I attempted to negotiate my way through online tutorials and the very varied demands and requirements of publishing companies. I made numerous mistakes, wasted…… Continue reading ATTABOY the book
Nicole
November 10, 2022 During the second year of COVID, visitors stopped dropping by unannounced. I became used to being alone. This condition only varied when I left town for work, which was seldom. What socializing I did manage to do consisted primarily of chatting up the waitresses at my favorite breakfast place. Later in the…… Continue reading Nicole