Hoyt and Martha Allen, circa 1970."I’ve always loved this picture of my parents. The looks of joy and happiness on their faces is what I imagine today. Gentle souls who enjoyed all that life had to offer together. Always together. Beams of heaven, for sure." -Susan Allen GradyI miss you, Mom. Give Daddy a hug… Continue reading Beams of Heaven, As She Goes
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Here I go again, on my own…
It's another Camp Nano, y'all, and I'm heading out into the metaphorical wilderness with my shiny copy of Scrivener for organization (that I'm not supposed to be doing but since I'm already a panster here we are) and my tried and true Google Docs for actual writing. This month's foray into madness is the next (and… Continue reading Here I go again, on my own…
And here y’all thought I was going to complain…
Not today.Okay, earlier today, but not now, even though the sun is creeping up and into the window I'm sitting in front of and making it darned near impossible to work because I CAN'T SEE...Nope, still not complaining. I am instead starting a new way of working - may or may not have asked permission… Continue reading And here y’all thought I was going to complain…
New Year, New You? Nope.
So how many of you (admittedly, 5-6) Lettuce Readers have already given up on the New Year's Resolutions that you made a few weeks ago? Yeah, me too. The difference is that my resolutions were actually achievable this time - set out your clothes for work the night before, make sure that the coffee pot… Continue reading New Year, New You? Nope.
How to avoid Whamhalla and other Holiday Fun
What do you mean we have to leave this warm house? - CiaraghOh, y'all. It has been a DAY already, and it isn't even 1pm yet (almost, though). Let me just recap the past few days for you, my Lettuce Readers.Last week we heard that there was snow moving into the area over the weekend.… Continue reading How to avoid Whamhalla and other Holiday Fun