Inspiration

Ms. Snarken Hearkened The Scrolling Reporter In Me

In a battle with my snarky side, I affectionately named her, Ms. Snarken. She kept me company as I scrolled. And I scrolled. And I scrolled. And I scrolled. . . through my bazillion photos to find when in the past year I captured rainy days. I had to scroll through the archives because we… Continue reading Ms. Snarken Hearkened The Scrolling Reporter In Me

Adventures

September storms

As I prepared for my trip to the DMV yesterday, it was dark outside.  I hadn't been able to look around the yard yet to see if we had any damage from the storm that rolled through. I have this weird childhood behavior, after growing up in a mobile home court.  I simply go to… Continue reading September storms

Adventures

39 years later, storms still scare me

When I was 15, I was fearless when it came to storms.  After living in a mobile home for 10 or so years of my life, I was wise, and not scared.  I knew what to do, I knew where to hide, and I knew we'd always survive. That day, in 1980, I didn't watch… Continue reading 39 years later, storms still scare me

Emptying the nest

Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

There's nothing like a great night of sleep.  Right? Sure...I guess... Humans need sleep to function well.  Duh.  I guess... The truth is, I don't remember having a great night's sleep, in, umm, you know, well...I can't remember when was the last time I had a great night of sleep. Yikes, that's not good!  Nope. … Continue reading Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

Adventures

A view of mini-storms in life

Have you ever had your desires of wanderlust ripped from your life and you found yourself forced to stop doing what you enjoy?  Even if temporary, it feels horribly frustrating as you go through acclimatization and adjust to the temporary recovery station in life. Whenever I get fed up with life I love to go… Continue reading A view of mini-storms in life