I always think I’ll write when I’m on holidays, but don’t. I’m discovering vacation is just a different kind of busy and am finally learning to give up on all prospects of being productive. Upon returning, I somehow got it into my head I MUST DO ALL THE THINGS I had not done in the … More Busy v Happy – a graph
Taoists are sass-monkeys. There’s a misconception that spiritual people are always wise, aloof, subdued. There is something to be said for the wisdom of being able to see the humour in things; and being able to talk smack to those still talking themselves too seriously. This whole chapter is a comparison of “regular folk” and … More ToV 20 – On Sass-Monkeys and Seagulls
Back in the Fall when I was really sad, I wrote a country song. It made me really happy. Hope it helps cheer you up now: ——– Well… Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes you’re the bug. You’ll start out flying high, and then you’ll find you’re eating rug. It’s just the way it goes my … More Sohbet- Sometimes You’re the Windshield
Well, it’s cold and flu season again, and we had so much fun with the headcold haiku last year I thought all you sadly snotty suffering people could use a bit of cheer. So, this round how about a Seuss Slam on all things snot related? A jolly exchange of odes to the code in … More Sohbet – Snotty Seuss Slam
Warning! For your own safety, please put down all food and beverage before continuing with this post. You’ll thank me at the end… For a writer, I’m not overly literary, don’t generally get my knickers in a twist when somebody dangles a participle or anything. But, perhaps because I love it so, I do get … More Irony and Acronyms – a user’s guide
Valerie Roney 