Marissa Jean grew up! My shy, quiet, little niece is now a take-charge young woman and I could not be more proud. We made arrangements for a visit since we were within striking distance – me in Green Valley Lake; her in Los Angeles. So, my place or yours? As beautiful as Green Valley Lake … Continue reading
A while back, I belonged to a writer’s group in Capitola, California. Our illustrious mentor, Corinne Loveland, started each session with a writing prompt. We wrote for twenty minutes and then read our work out loud to the group. I do not consider myself a humorist, so when my “audience” was laughing out loud, I … Continue reading
The announcement of the Green Valley Lake annual rummage sale came at a perfect time. Lynn and I were trying to fit “ten pounds of stuff in a five pound sack,” as she frequently proclaims when dealing with … Continue reading
Life in the desert is different. Different than anything I’ve experienced including the African Bush in the olden days when I was stationed in Nigeria, West Africa. Before I went to Lake Havasu, Arizona in August, I had heard the daytime temperature could reach 117 degrees Fahrenheit. What’s that like? When my friend, Lynn, said: “Turn … Continue reading
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