Altarwise by Owl-light

NaBloPoMo prompt of the day: What is the hardest part of a big project: getting the energy to begin, finding the time to work on it, or feeling down that it’s over? For me, getting the energy to begin is always the hardest part. Once I get going, I am fine. Two summers ago, I

In Lieu of a Dog of my own

NaBloPoMo prompt for today: What is the first thing you do every single day (I mean, after you hit the snooze button)? When did that step in your routine begin? The first thing I do is put on my glasses, but that’s not very interesting. The second thing I do is go over to my

Gingerbread

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ornate.” Cape May, New Jersey – one of my favorite places on earth – abounds in Victorian architecture and décor. This first photo was taken from the porch where I stay every summer for one glorious week. Here are some other gems:

The Stable of British Actors

The Stable of British Actors Imelda Staunton   as Dolores Umbridge Ever since I became enamoured of the Harry Potter series and then of the films, I have noticed the actors showing up in other venues. For example, Robert Hardy, who played Cornelius Fudge I then recognized in : Inspector Lewis the Inspector Lynley Mystery: Death

Barnacles

NoBloPoMo prompt for today: What was your biggest fear as a child? Do you still have it today? If it went away, when did your feelings change?   I honestly don’t remember having a biggest fear. When I was very small, I was afraid of three things: The barnacles on the trees in Everhart Park

The Pity Party was not well attended

NaBloPoMo prompt for today: What is the most important lesson you learned as a child, and who taught it to you?   We were playing softball on the front lawn of the McDonough’s house one summer afternoon. I was about nine.  I was up at bat.  I swung the bat hard  without checking ; the

One of these is not like the other two

One of these is not like the other two Today’s NaBloPoMo prompt: When you were a kid, did you want to have the same job or a different job than your parents when you grew up? Never wanted to have the same job as either of my parents. She was an RN He was an

The Coolest Job

The Coolest Job, or, the Most Cool Job      English teacher that I am, I had to correct the prompt for today from NaBloPoMo: What did you think was the coolest job in the world when you were younger? Do you still feel that way now? I honestly can’t remember, other than the job of

Monkey Bread

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Treat.” My list of indulgences has shrunk, due to a medical condition caused by radiation damage, the result of  ( successful) cancer treatment from six years ago.  I live on a low residue diet. This means I have bid farewell to my much loved Mexican food, Indian