When I was growing up, the city built a community pool right down the street from my house. Now, I cannot remember a time that I couldn’t swim. Growing up in Florida necessitates that skill be taught from the time you can walk, and I LOVED swimming. We didn’t have a pool at my house, … Continue reading A Summer Memory
Month: June 2018
Something I Wish I Were Good At
I have a black thumb. This is really sad because I love plants and would love to have them love me back. But they don’t. When I lived in Florida, I had a beautiful bunch of tropical plants that thrived on my balcony, and I even managed to keep some poinsettias alive for, like, two … Continue reading Something I Wish I Were Good At
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Cooking
I hated cooking. I hated everything about cooking. I particularly hated going to the grocery store to get the stuff to use while cooking. I hated planning the meals, I hated preparing the meals. It was such a chore, and half the time, my kids turned their noses up at whatever I made. If I’m … Continue reading Cooking
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Day One
I’ve decided to do a 30-day writing challenge, so brace yourselves. I saw a list of writing prompts the other day, and as I read through them (some interesting, some boring as hell), I realized that the only way to get better with your words is to practice. Plus, I'm always up for a challenge. … Continue reading Day One
Meatballs & Butterflies 