Monthly Archives: April 2013

shark or cows

I dreamt of the 28-foot shark last night.  By 6 AM I was awake and ready to head to the beach, but I’d had a dream that Banjo Man told me we couldn’t go until it stopped raining.  It took … Continue reading

Posted in rhode island | 2 Comments

ocean monster!

This 28-foot basking shark washed up on a nearby beach yesterday.  I’m hoping to talk Banjo Man into going down there and taking photos with me tomorrow.  Wow!!!! To read more about it, click HERE.  

Posted in lake | Leave a comment

camera play

I have a new camera, having dropped my old one in Texas.  It wasn’t the first time I dropped it, but it was the last. I was so sad. I went to Best Buy and tried out different cameras recommended by … Continue reading

Posted in personal female whining, rhode island | 2 Comments

seize the day

When I finish writing this book, I’m going to clean this rock. When I finish writing this book, I’m going to rake up this leaf. When I finish writing this book, I’m going to take this post-it note off my … Continue reading

Posted in writing | Leave a comment

the wedding turtle

Yep, the ol’ wedding turtle is still hanging out by the water fountain.  He can’t believe the wedding was almost a year ago.  He’s been wearing that bow since June 16th and it’s still lookin’ good. Maybe the turtle isn’t … Continue reading

Posted in rhode island | Leave a comment

patience

There is no such thing as Spring in Rhode Island.  I remember a few from my distant childhood, but in the past thirty years or so? No Spring.  It will be cold until one morning we will wake up and … Continue reading

Posted in rhode island | 2 Comments

the darkling

Guess what I just ordered!  My good friend Carolyn Haines has a new book out.  Hurray!  Carolyn writes very scary books…and very funny books (the “Bones” series)…rescues animals…teaches writing…and is one of the most interesting and kind women I’ve ever … Continue reading

Posted in books & music, friends, lake | Tagged , | 2 Comments

new episode of river monsters tonight!

I can’t wait for another fishy mystery. My French Friend Janou sent me this picture: Thank you, Janou. I absolutely love this!

Posted in lake, River Monsters | 2 Comments

a yoga pose a day…

I came across this series recently and thought I’d share. http://www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/meditation-yoga I’ve been reading a lot about anxiety–especially “creative anxiety”–lately and have vowed to fight it with meditation, walking and any other stress relievers I can find. Here’s the book*** … Continue reading

Posted in writing | 3 Comments

prayers for boston

Boston is less than a two hour drive from us, and even faster by train–a quick trip from the nearby Kingston Station to downtown.   Monday was Patriot’s Day, a huge holiday in Massachusetts and, with the Boston Marathon, an especially festive time in … Continue reading

Posted in a more pie opinion | Leave a comment