There it is in the air, that rich pleasant bitter smell. There are hints of buttery nuts and soft mocha in the fragrance this morning. A deep inhale creates feelings of wakeful happiness. If we were having coffee I would tell you that a little while ago I read that coffee can reduce post-workout muscle… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share: Mid-March
The Penis Chronicles presents, “Sometimes you just don’t know what to expect!” This happened about two or more years ago, and it was one of those moments. It went like this: Mommy: How do you spell Owen? Son: O.W.E.N Mommy: What is Owen’s last name? Son: silence Mommy: Is it Owen Snuffle-up-a-gus. Mommy’s Inside Voice:… Continue reading Sometimes you just don’t know what to expect!
Giving thanks: a positive powerful tool. By Shari Marshall – 2019
Everyone has magic words that can brighten their day, and when those magic words come from that special person or persons the result is truly wonderful. For me, right now, I’m thinking of those days when I’m feeling cranky to the bone. It is the kind of cranky that has no logical explanation. This is… Continue reading Magic Words
The smell of caffeine is rich in the air to the point that the air almost appears alive with it. I am thankful for the good feelings it stimulates and I am thankful to know that my first sip of coffee this morning is only a few moments away. If we were having coffee… Continue reading Coffee & Talk of Thanks
The solid weight of the book in your hand as you read that last page and close the back cover: the end. A thoughtful sigh escapes you as you replay the story in your mind. Then you are hit with the realization that you want more! It can’t end here! Your scramble to the section… Continue reading A reading thanks
It’s one of those mornings where the last thing you want to do is get out of bed, little lone get out of bed to exercise. Snooze gets hit one more time before you find the resolve to slip out of your warm nest of blankets. You move through the motions of your exercise routine… Continue reading Determination
A rare gem, those mornings where you rise before the rest of the house. The moon is casting a pale light over the sleeping neighbourhood. You sit on the sofa beside the open curtain with just a soft light dusting the words on the page in front of you. The rich scent of coffee lingers… Continue reading A Quiet Start
March’s theme on Writing is Communication is things to be thankful for. What better things to be thankful for then things that make you happy and give you joy? With that in mind, today’s post is inspired by the question: Name five moments when you were ecstatically happy? For me, five moments that made me… Continue reading Happiness
I had a running thankful post all ready to share today. However, at the last minute I decided to submit it for publication and I am waiting to hear back so I have to switch it up today. That said, I am thankful for each word that follows onto the paper or the keyboard.… Continue reading Something Unexpected
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 