Published on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 by Katherine Today's writing challenge topic  is "Stress."  We ALL could write SEVERAL books on THAT subject! I will never forget being in a hospital room with my son for a month.  You know... the whole cardiac arrest thing a year ago.  Many hours were spent gazing out the window.  No fresh air, no sun... just a hospital room 24/7. People were scurrying around during work...

Published on Monday, January 16, 2017 by Katherine Day 16 of the 20 Days of Chill writing challenge brings the topic, "Selfie Nation." A few weeks ago we were treated to a special "behind the scenes" at our local zoo.  Five off us were led around the back, through a special building and right up to the giraffe area..... WHERE WE WERE ABLE TO FEED THE GIRAFFES! We were given instructions on what to do and not do.Â...

Published on Friday, January 13, 2017 by Katherine Day ten of the 'lil Hoohaa writing challenge brings the topic, "San Francisco."  Being Friday, this is the challenge where I take this topic and add it to last Friday's post to continue a story.   Lisa woke to the thump of airplane wheels hitting the ground.  Her foggy brain began to register.... plane.... landing... cheese steak.... barf bag.... a man.... his ey...

Published on Thursday, January 12, 2017 by Katherine Yes, today's writing challenge topic is "Booze and Bongos."  I wish I could have written a full story, but tonight is my daughter's very special birthday!  So I will share a bit of tonight that is actually quite on topic. When I got home from work I began to get some things ready for the party.  Little did I know that the party had started a little earlier in the ...

Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 by Katherine Today's blog writing challenge topic is my favorite color.  Blue! Broken bottle piece. Tumbled by the ocean waves.  Cobalt blue transformation....

Published on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 by Katherine ...Continuing with the 20 Days of Chill writing challenge, with the topic "Dream Winter Vacation" Interviewer:  "Where is your dream winter vacation?" Mickey Mouse:  <gritting his rodent teeth>  Don't even get me started. Amelia Earhart:  I am NOT flying, so don't even think about it. Adam:  I would love to visit Florida.  They mostly have oranges ...

Published on Monday, January 9, 2017 by Katherine Week two of the lil Hoohaa writing challenge brings the topic, "Nicknames." A Poem of Nicknames Toodles. Toodle Boodle. Boots. Tweedle. Tweedle Beedle. Dave Day Day My My Bad My My Good My My K KK KJ Kat My Family Tree of Nicknames.  Elizabeth, David, Michael and me.  Many names, much love.  As W.C. Fields said, "It ain't...

Published on Friday, January 6, 2017 by Katherine Every Friday during this blog challenge we will be given a topic, but have to turn that topic in to a story that will be continued on the following Friday.  By the end of the month we will have a full story stitched together from each Friday.  Today the topic is, "Philadelphia." It was Philadelphia, so she HAD to have a cheesesteak... right?  Perhaps she shoul...

Published on Thursday, January 5, 2017 by Katherine Today's blog writing challenge theme is "I found a ball." I found a ball. And I dropped it. Today, that is... with this challenge. Because my "cardiac arrest and open heart surgery" child called me and while talking, tripped and fell on his foot. "Mom, I think I broke my toe." After sitting for three hours at Patient First, I am finally home with him. And I am exhau...

Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 by Katherine This is day three of the 20 Days of Chill Writing challenge.  Today we have been asked to use the topic, "Photograph." I have always been drawn to the power of a photograph.  With only the push of a button, a moment is captured that can last beyond a lifetime. There are pictures I have that move me every time I glance at them.  The photo taken of my father and me...

Published on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 by Katherine Day two is here for the 20 Days of Chill blog writing challenge.  Today's theme is "Little Red Wagon."  So here we go! Big Wheel. Clackers. Etch A Sketch. Easy Bake Oven. Kerplunk. Roller Skates. Little Red Wagon. Always remember... proper adulting can only be accomplished if you keep your inner child close at hand!...

Published on Monday, January 2, 2017 by Katherine 20 days of writing.  Well, I will certainly try!  I am going to participate in the 'lil Hoohaa blog writing challenge and will do my best to write most days.  With everything going on in my life I will give myself a pass or two, but for the most part I will be all in. Today's topic is "Explain Your Blog."  I started this blog many years ago, well before Faceboo...