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 …
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 …
Tonight I am going to go and watch the sky for a bit. Happy Thanksgiving...
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 …
Warning.. Warning... Students. Your teacher has been bitten by the cranky fairy. She is no longer the sweet rose you have counted on to let you slide by. You must wipe that But, let's be fair, she was never that teacher. Don't even bother to speculate on what is going with her. You don't have …
Four in the morning and I can't sleep. A plan to pay rent is in the works and tomorrow or today I will begin implementing it. I have changed all of my passwords, backed up the laptop files so I can clean it and cancelled all of my scheduled payments. The last step really wasn't …
The day I was born Momma begged me for patience. She wanted me to wait just a couple hours so that she could attend a cotillion at the country club at which my paternal grandparents were members. Grandma Rose had insisted that Momma attend even though she was nine months along. For her part, Momma …
One more day until my birthday, well actually just a couple hours. I am sitting in my birthday dress after having gone out to dinner with Sonia, one of my best friends and a true blessing. There are times when I forget to count them. This week, they have been coming to me; making sure …
My students asked me just how many jobs I have held. I answered honestly. I have no idea. So for them, myself and you dear readers, here is a list. Retail Clerk at a Fruit Market Child care worker Baker Tarot Card reader Hotel Clerk File Clerk Office Assistant Shelver Student Manager Student Project Manager …
Lucinda Rose 