Monthly Archives: May 2015

Journey 151: Poltergeist 

  This afternoon my sister Linda, our friend Justin, and I caught a matinee showing of Poltergeist, a remake of the 1982 classic horror film. Although I don’t watch many movies in this genre, I had seen the original and … Continue reading

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Journey 150: Girls’ Afternoon

  Aubrey Rilynn Moore. London Kate Miller. In reality, these two little girls, ages 6 and 5 respectively, are second cousins. Their fathers are first cousins. In their hearts and minds, these two have been best friends and sisters since … Continue reading

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Journey 149: BBC’s Sherlock

I’ve been helping out one of my daughters, and her family, while they are on vacation, by checking in on her dogs. They are great pups, and easy to care for. I feed them in the morning and let the small dogs … Continue reading

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Journey 148: Green Smoothie…Not

   I am listening when my body tells me it needs something, nutrient wise. When it’s begging for sugar, that’s addiction. I don’t need sugar. However, when I’m craving kale, that’s something I pay attention to.  I realized yesterday my … Continue reading

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Journey 147: Interlopers in the Garden

After a day in Arkansas, helping with Greg’s dad, the garden beckoned to me when I returned. We were rain-free today, and the warm air and abundant sunshine lured me in. The garden is thriving, because of….or in spite of…the … Continue reading

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Journey 146: American Sniper

When I returned The Rewrite to the DVD store yesterday, I discovered that one copy of American Sniper, the last on my list of Academy Award Best Picture nominated films, had been returned and was on the shelf. I’ve been reluctant … Continue reading

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Journey 145: Respite from the Rain

We’ve had days of rain, this past week. I measured 5 inches of water in one of my garden buckets this afternoon, after emptying it Thursday. I made friends with the rain last year about this time (Day 157: Make … Continue reading

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Journey 144: The Rewrite

I hoped to bring home the DVD American Sniper for movie night, as it would have completed the list of Academy Award nominated films for the best picture category. It was not to be. It is a holiday weekend…and a rainy … Continue reading

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Journey 143: Chillin’ at Chili’s

  After a pleasant and lengthy visit with Greg’s dad in Decatur, AR today, Greg and I hopped over to Rogers, AR to browse in a Barnes & Noble. We enjoy this bookstore and Joplin doesn’t have one. Today, however, … Continue reading

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Journey 142: Remembering

I knew when I woke up this morning, that it wasn’t an ordinary Friday. As I moved from light slumber to full consciousness, I was immediately aware of a heaviness in the room, crowding me. It was overcast outside, not … Continue reading

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