Category Archives: Random thoughts

Is a Thousand Words

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Jeff Salter

Still the Value of a Picture? By Jeff Salter Topic: Looking at the photos on your phone (or camera, if you still use one), what place or type of event do you tend to photograph most often? Some background / … Continue reading →

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Review: The Rosie Project

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

With all that has been going on in the world, (and I watch a lot of different news sources), with what is going on with the family, (it changes by hour), and with what is going on with my new … Continue reading →

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Top Spots

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Do you have favorite spots in nature, such as a view, the wood, a sea or lake shore? (I am rather sorry that this topic/post rather overlaps with one just a couple of weeks ago.) The ocean was generally my … Continue reading →

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Communication Gap

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Jeff Salter

The Tale of the Blue Cloth Bundle By Jeff Salter I know the pre-marriage counselling sessions deal with a lot of varied topics, including the importance of communication. But sometimes, after decades have passed, maybe we don’t remember all that … Continue reading →

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If You Like Pina Coladas…Escape

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

This week we are asked about our favorite place to ‘escape’, I’d be very happy to tell you about choosing between my private beach getaway and my yacht, that is, if I had them. (What a wonderful dilemma that would … Continue reading →

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Boxing

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Do you shop at what they call “Big Box” stores? When I lived where there was a great many choices for shopping, I avoided Walmart at all costs. I went there twice, and I think that both times were to … Continue reading →

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KISS Your Bios

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Months ago I offered this question:Do you enjoy reading about other writers, their bios and writing processes? Once again, my fellow bloggers here added a fresh element that I did not foresee, in as much as most addressed ‘biographies’ in … Continue reading →

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Have you ever started to read a book, story, article, watched a movie or TV show where you realized that the writer had another agenda other than telling a story? In the guise of a story, they only want to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No Place to Go? No Problem.

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Tuesday Fox supplied this week’s topic when she asked, “How has the ongoing pandemic affected your creativity?” The beginning of the shutdown was great for my creativity outlets other than music and writing. If you’ve known me for a … Continue reading →

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Song Sung Blue

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our resident hound asked, “What color best describes you? Why that color?”   I’ve always been drawn to the color blue. The particular shade of blue that I choose as my favorite depends on the time of day, my mood, and … Continue reading →

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