Hope?

For a minute, it looked like my evil neighbors might kill each other. Then, their voices got quieter, like they made up. So close.

Lyrics to “Scarecrow”

She wants the wine, he brings a case . . . She sings, "snowman, scarecrow, John Doe, buffalo" I wish you wouldn't go I got the arms to reach you I am the scarecrow . . Oh, I guess you ought to know I got the hands to teach you I am the scarecrow . … Continue reading Lyrics to “Scarecrow” →

Saw a Surf Movie: In Dancing Days of Dawn

In Dancing Days of Dawn is a 73 minute surf movie filmed in Hawaii, Thailand, Bali and Palm Springs. It consists mostly of the filmmaker and his friends surfing, skate boarding, diving, playing, dancing and exploring the California desert. I found the preview to be lyrically beautiful. The movie contains lots of footage of beautiful … Continue reading Saw a Surf Movie: In Dancing Days of Dawn →

Is He Worth Your Time?

Some things to think about based on over a half century of life experience: Some men with Mommy problems have a pattern of come closer/go away. They may only want what they can't have. They want to get too close too fast, skipping courtship steps. These men are usually too damaged to be in a … Continue reading Is He Worth Your Time? →

Go With God Beth Chapman

Gone at 51. I once saw her in person. She looked younger and prettier than she did on TV. Before I recognized her I had a feeling I did not want to get in that woman's way. I used to watch the show a lot. They never let her appear without getting a shot of her … Continue reading Go With God Beth Chapman →

Snug as a bug in a rug

Sitting in bed, watching My Big Fat Fabulous Life, snug as a bug in a rug in two T-shirts, and another tied around my neck, a knit cap with a cut off T-shirt hood stuffed inside it, socks, and T-shirt pants. [This post is from January]

“The Truth” About Thrift Stores

I've run across You Tube videos claiming to tell secrets about thrift stores. According to one You Tuber, everything but a dead body regularly turns up in the donations. Supposedly customers are doing disgusting stuff in the dressing rooms. She also refers to her former job as paying well. Sure. I shopped at thrift stores. … Continue reading “The Truth” About Thrift Stores →

I’m pretty proud of myself

I made something like Mapo Tofu from what I had around.

Call me Tania

[This post is from two months ago.] I'm rockin' a black beret and a matching shirt. I got kicked out of somewhere today, by a bunch of fake people.

Alternatives To Traditional Care For People In Crisis

Lately, I'm learning that a lot of mental health consumers in the UK are unhappy with what happens to them in a crisis. People in this state deserve help that is kind, competent and adequately funded. Some patient activists in the US are pioneering new responses to those in crisis. Things can change. Emergency room … Continue reading Alternatives To Traditional Care For People In Crisis →