Frivolous Views

Category: November 2015

  • 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…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 5: The best laid plans….

    I had plans for today. Part of those plans included searching out some recipes and outlining my blog posts for the next week or so. Recipes were searched and a couple of recipe books were purchased. But, that blog post outline didn’t happen. *sigh* I mean, it’s okay. It’s not like I can’t outline tomorrow,…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 4: The Lazy Blogger’s Way to Blog

    I’m tired. My brain is fried. Writing a blog tonight is hard. So, I’m going to do it the lazy way. I love this song. I love this version of this song. I’m sharing it with you.

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 3: “If Only….”

    November 3, 2012. Three years ago. That was the day I took my mother to the hospital. That was the last time my mother spoke to me. The last time my mother looked at me. The last time my mother told me – with words – that she loved me. This isn’t a date that…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 2: New experiences can be surprisingly tasty

    I’m not a drinker. I have nothing against a nice, adult beverage from time to time. But, for the most part, I stick to water or tea…stuff without alcohol. My adult beverage of choice is usually beer. I’m a simple girl. I like Rolling Rock, Coors Light, and Bud Light. In that order. I don’t…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015): Day 1 – Another year, another challenge

    Well, we’ve come to another November. For most of my friends, that means it’s time for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Since I don’t write novels, I’ll be sitting that one out. However, NaBloPoMo – or National Blog Posting Month – works better for me. A post a day. Any length. Any topic.  I like…