The past couple of months, I have continued to read with a passion, but haven't produced a book review. My brain just wasn't in the game. Not sure where it was, but writing reviews or keeping up with this site wasn't apart of its plans. Then I won two books in a Thanksgiving Contest which I …
My absence from this blog hasn't been intentional. Life of late has been running me more than me running with it. My car broke down last week among other things. The tires on my bike keep deflating. Despite the stresses, I have been writing daily and the coming year is going to be far more …
Sitting alone in my house for the first time in months with no roommate expected back and I don't know what do with myself. My roomie is moving out by the first of the month. It seems strange being alone in the house knowing that in a few short days my home will be …
A good friend of mine is publishing his first book, Orlando's Historic Haunts, this December and is working to raise funds for a release party to launch the book. But I think it is best to let Tom speak for himself. The Book Orlando's Historic Haunts is a fascinating combination of Orlando history, including some …
The nightmare and the reality of Black Friday all depends on where you choose to go if you choose to go out at all. My family has always stayed home the day after Thanksgiving recovering from our turkey induced commas. As a result, I have only braved the Black Friday madness twice in my lifetime. …
Today, I am honored to present the work of Marshall J. Stephens, friend and writer. I am grateful for both his friendship and the talent with which he weaves his words. Enjoy friends and readers. Grumble These are the days when we say We could have done so much more The lean days, the poor …
I am grateful for being able to work. Pure and simple. I am not rich, but the jobs I hold help me to pay bills and afford a small rental house. They also let me pursue my passions; writing and travel to name a few. Being employed, staying employed and remaining employable are all things …
Last year's gratitude series began with a reflection on an evening spent with some good friends. Last night, I was in their company again. It wasn't a quiet evening at home, but a busy night at work. Serena was in the kitchen making her delectable creations for patrons. Sonia was running the floor and making …
There have been a lot of complaints sliding past my lips these last couple of weeks. It has been draining and emotionally, I feel like I have been run through the ringer. Looking over my previous words, I know they reflect a flaw in my own thinking. No one has run me through anything, but …
I am evil, but just a little bit. Or so I am told. It is actually quite annoying just being a a tad evil. There isn't enough inside to make me a super-villain or anything cool like that. People just spontaneously announce my evilness to others when I leave a room. Sometimes my mere presence …
Lucinda Rose 