Frivolous Views

Author: Carleen

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 15: #moranstrong

    I have returned home from Kansas City. Again. Our group parted ways this morning with hugs and words of friendship and love. It was a difficult parting. Yet, my heart feels a bit lighter in some ways. It’s hard to explain. I’m not sure I understand it. So, I’m just going to go with it.…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 14: The Sandra Effect

    I’m back in the solitude of my hotel room after a long, emotionally-charged day. I knew that it would be. But I don’t think I was quite prepared for the overall intensity of the feelings that were flowing so fiercely through my mind and body. From the moment I woke up this morning, I was on…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 13: The last midnight

    Today was a tragic one for the people of Paris. My thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by this vicious act. I must be honest, however. While I know that this has happened, I do not know the details. I’ve not watched the news or read the articles. I will, I promise. But…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 12: Traveling toward the unreal

    This is not going to be a lengthy post. (I can hear the collective sigh of relief from here.) I’ve been on the road most of the day…traveling to Kansas for Sandra’s memorial service.  Settled into my hotel room, in my pajamas, contemplating getting some sleep. The next couple of days are going to be…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 11: Sing-a-long

    NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 11: Sing-a-long

    The past days and weeks have been tough for all of us. The coming days and weeks and months will continue to be difficult. But, we must continue on. We must continue to live our lives to the fullest. So, I tried to make a start with that today. I had lots to do (and…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015): Day 10 – Distracting grief

    My posts of late have not been particularly happy or perky. With good reason. I realized one week ago (November 3) that it had been three years since my mother spoke to me. I realized today that November 3 of this year marks the last time my friend, Sandra, spoke to me. Four days later,…

  • See you soon, Sandra.

    We lost one of our best this weekend.  Like so very many, I’ve been asking, “Why? Why her? Why Sandra?” She did everything right! She was one of the good ones! I wish I knew the answers to those questions. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t find the answers. I still can’t. I’m…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 8: Heartbroken

    This is the best I can do tonight, my friends. My heart is broken and I’m grieving. I shared this video with my dear friend. I’m so glad she was able to see it before she left us. She knew what was in my heart.   I will return tomorrow night.

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 7: 20 Things I don’t understand

    Sibling rivalry Hatred Insensitivity Why Bunheads was cancelled Cancer Lack of empathy Divisiveness Quantum Physics Us vs. Them Why cats stare at the wall Apathy Lack of commitment Not walking the walk Postmodernism Entitlement Why Fox didn’t market Dollhouse Religious superiority Taxes Nietzsche Saying “Good-bye”

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 6: Dorothy Allison and Sexy Alligator Nuggets

    I am a member of the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS). In fact, I’m a member of the Board of Directors. The GCLS is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on education, promotion, and recognition of lesbian literature. We have a Writing Academy with a year long program for new writers. We hold or attend events…