Tick-Tock Goes the Clock

I recently was rearranging some things in my house and moved a old clock from the living room to the bedroom. In the process, the grandfather clock started ticking and continued to do so for nearly three days. The grandfather clock was one that belonged to my maternal great grandfather. It needs to be woundContinue reading “Tick-Tock Goes the Clock”

House Cleaning

Neatness has never been one of my strong suits. Here of late, I’ve started making the effort to get things cleaned up and cleaned out around my home. It’s definitely not an easy proposition, but one that I’m hoping will make my house more like a home. Cleaning the house has never been an easyContinue reading “House Cleaning”

Writing Prompt of the Day – Sept. 6, 2024

I like to write in my journal and read books, mostly nonfiction. For the past three years, I have also taken daily walks of about four miles. While I’m walking, I listen to music or podcasts. I also like to hang out in local coffeeshops, read, write, and people-watch.

Day One of One-Hundred: The Journey of Life

I recently went on a hike on a trail just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. What started out as a short excursion turned out to be a five mile trek across some challenging trails. It occurred to me while I was on my journey, that life too can be that way. I was just goingContinue reading “Day One of One-Hundred: The Journey of Life”

False Start…Let’s Try That Again

Back on May 7th, I declared that I would be writing in my blog for one hundred days. Well, there’s been one post since that time. Life sometimes gets lifey, and as a result, I haven’t done much writing on this blog. And so on this day, I recommit to writing on my blog forContinue reading “False Start…Let’s Try That Again”

One Hundred Days of Writing Renewal…

I have decided that I will once again be on a journey of writing blog entries for one hundred days. I did this two years ago and thought this would be a good opportunity as we prepare to begin the summer season. I will, on some days, be using the WordPress writing prompt they supplyContinue reading “One Hundred Days of Writing Renewal…”

Writing Prompt…

I am involved in the recovery community and attend meetings on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. I find that the fellowship and programs they offer are instrumental in my continued building of a positive lifestyle. I also substitute teach two-to-three times per week. I know this is a paid position, but it does keep meContinue reading “Writing Prompt…”