Month: May 2013

Just Tired

I am so tired of headlines that tell me that yet another flock of little children have been frightened, hurt, killed. Little ones my Zilla’s age… Enough, already. I used to think my Grandmother and my Mother were both more than a little cracked when things like this would worry them, keep them awake nights.…

By Lisa May 20, 2013 Off

A Snack that Delivers

Ever come home in the afternoon ravenous? Dinner is still way too far away to wait but you need food like now? And you’re the kind of hungry where pretty much anything will work? Try this…

By Lisa May 20, 2013 Off

Meet the Rotten Cats

If you read here pretty regularly, you’ve probably already read a few stories about the Three Rotten Cats. But I don’t think I’ve ever officially introduced them as individuals. And so, inspired by Mama Kat’s “Introduce a Pet” prompt this week, here we go…

By Lisa May 16, 2013 Off

Focus on Simple Pleasures

Going to the supermarket without a specific plan is a dangerous game. Things like this happen… “First of the Season!” That’s what the sign said. Who could resist? It was impossible. Reading parts of Thoreau’s Walden today (a longtime favorite), I got to thinking that he really got it right – simplicity is the way…

By Lisa May 13, 2013 Off

My Crush

Every now and then the Fab Hub suggests that I write a post about how awesome he is. I honestly don’t know if he’s totally serious or kidding because he thinks I won’t actually do it. Sometimes, though, an opportunity presents itself and you just gotta take it. The Fab Hub is indeed awesome for…

By Lisa May 9, 2013 Off