Frivolous Views

Category: NaBloPoMo

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 18: Walk the walk and make a difference

    I learned about the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) in 2008. I was a participant on a forum and many of the other members were talking about the upcoming conference. So, I looked into the organization. It seemed interesting – all about lesbian literature; about bringing readers and authors together; about doing more than just…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 17: Haiku

    I had to drive to my cousin’s house this evening to pick up my cats. It’s about a 45 minute drive each way. So, there was a lot of time to think. I actually do some of my best thinking when I’m driving. For some strange reason, everything I thought about was in Haiku form.…

  • NaBloPoMo (11/2015) – Day 16: Cookie Exchange

    Last year, I shared the recipe for my grandmother’s pound cake. (You can see it here.) I’d like to start a tradition of sharing a recipe each year (or more often, depending on my mood). The recipe this time is for a cookie that is called by many names in my family. In a cookbook Gram…

  • 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…