Monthly Archives: March 2014
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. What lie. What a serious, misinformed lie. Maybe, there was a time when people were stronger, but I find it difficult to believe that there is no … Continue reading
Rainy Days, Weekends and all Those Fond Memories
Its Friday, I’ve completed another work week. I have the weekend before me, and I did have lots of plans for that time. Only now of course it is raining. That means no yard work, not unless it decides … Continue reading
Theories, Guesses, Ideas, and missing people (editted)
One topic that keeps turning up in my thoughts is about the plane that disappeared. By now a large percentage of us have heard all of the information that has been shared. We know that there are as many … Continue reading
I Found Out
I found out today that another person I know has been diagnosed with cancer. I like and respect this person. What I know of them they are good, hardworking people. They always have a moment to acknowledge and if not … Continue reading
There’s No Place for That Here
There’s no place for that here. Where I work there is a good diversity of people. From the various nationalities, ages and more we are quite the mixed bunch. Being so different, there are always going to be … Continue reading
Catnip Crazy
We share this house with not one but three cats of various ages. Sawyer is the old man of the house at 16, he doesn’t do very much anymore but lay around and take life easy. Cricket is the … Continue reading
That Engine’s Roar
I watched as the taillights disappeared once again as you turned onto the main highway I heard that diesel engine roar Shifting gears, taking you away I answered the call from your dispatch and I handed you the phone I … Continue reading
Alone Doesn’t Need to Mean Lonely
Its very quiet here. My husband who is a long haul truck driver is out “there” on the road. He’s headed from somewhere to some place. I can only hope and pray the weather is good for his drive. … Continue reading
Why I will always make time for my mammogram
Well, I have my mammogram scheduled, and rescheduled and then rescheduled once again. The original time was scheduled for me and was in the middle of the day. I called and got it changed to first thing in the … Continue reading
Difference is a matter of perspective; being purple in a red world
I wonder about the diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder with or without hyperactivity. I wonder, if it truly is a disorder or if its called one because those diagnosed don’t fit neatly in the box like all of the … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 