I have found myself watching comedians on the Dry Bar Comedy channel that comes with my HDTV. I love to laugh, but when you’ve seen all of your movies multiple times, it doesn’t lead to much laughter. Dry Bar Comedy, however, is usually fresh. I don’t watch enough to see every comedian, so it staysContinue reading “A Guilty Pleasure”
Author Archives: Rita
At the End of the Day
The packages are opened. The surprises discovered. The day is done as we traverse to bed. Full bellies. Warm beds. Content hearts. Merry Christmas.
It Was Almost
It was almost Christmas It was almost Mass It was almost the happiest time of the year It was almost a dream come true It was almost the fulfillment of so many dreams It was almost real It was almost like my heart never broke It was almost as if someone actually cared It wasContinue reading “It Was Almost”
In the Bleak Midwinter…Car Stuff
Ok. Odd title. However, if you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I suffer from “BSOS” or “Bright Shiney Object Syndrome” aka ADHD. So…it came to my attention the other day and I was reminded of it today, that some people don’t know what to do in a Midwestern winter. That gotContinue reading “In the Bleak Midwinter…Car Stuff”
A Burger Upgrade
This evening I was making some burgers for dinner. What can I say, I found three packages for clearance 50% off, so one for dinner, and two into the freezer for another two meals. Score! Anyway, I had this idea to take a package of our favorite cheddar garlic biscuits and make them into hamburgerContinue reading “A Burger Upgrade”
The Most Wonderful Pie of the Year
Well, technically, it’s a tart! At Thanksgiving this year, I was trying to find a new and different pie recipe. I settled on combining sweet cherries (I used the frozen kind!) and cranberries. It was not only beautiful, but extremely tasty! Here is my recipe: 1, 9″ pie crust (you may make your own, butContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Pie of the Year”
Letting Go
I thought I had let go A long time ago I let go of the pain I let go of the sorrow Even I let go of the joy But not real joy Only a facade We played a good part You and I We fooled them all What fools we were Or maybe justContinue reading “Letting Go”
Others
Frustration creeps over me like a snake. Slithering Wiggling Inching forward until I can’t breathe To scream Or I would. Trapped again. Escape? Not today.
Six Word Story #32
Thought I had it. I didn’t. Prayer Request: I am asking for prayers for my second cousin’s husband, Thom. He has stage four esophageal cancer and could really use your support. He is a father of five. Please offer your prayers for Thom and his family. Thank you!
Finally Done???
I start with the view from my couch/bed. Sad, and yet so happy to have gotten the storage unit cleared out!! Woohoo 🎉!!! Celebration! Well, yes, except that I’m too pooped to party. Yeah.. it’s been a looooooong day. I drove over 100 miles in a moving truck and carted boxes, bags, furniture, you nameContinue reading “Finally Done???”
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