The sunlight streaming through the windows created shafts of light across the room. Adelaide’s favorite chair was positioned in one of the beams, keeping her warm as she sat reading a novel. Adelaide quickly became immersed in a far away land and lost all track of time. How lovely it was to explore a world … More An Elephant Never Forgets – A Short Story
I love cold weather. Like REALLY love it. But I hate to be cold. It’s incredibly oxymoronic, I know, but it’s built into the fabric of who I am. Sweaters, coats, and warm pajamas all help me deal with my dueling desires. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without a warm blanket to … More The Snuggie
It had been an adventurous few days for Thelma, Louise and Patty (the Nice One.) There were transatlantic flights; train/tube rides to a hotel in the London suburbs; a few days playing tourist in the city; learning to drive on the wrong side of the road in a rental car; trying to place an order … More Baths & Buns – A Short Story
“If you’re going to get stoned, go to Taco Bell first.” Every person at some time or another feels the need to blow off a little steam and have some fun. Get rowdy, crazy, out of their mind. Turns out that is a natural part of the human condition. Dr. Andrew Weil, in his book … More The Prophylactic Power of Taco Bell
It’s National Puppy Day. In celebration I have written a thank you note. Dear Stella & Boomhauer, Thank you for the joy you bring every day. Thank you for the warm snuggles on cold days. Thank you for exuberantly greeting me each time I come home. Thank you for circling back to offer thanks after … More Happy National Puppy Day
When my kids were three and five, I embarked on an adventure with my friend and her two kids, aged four and five. I had driven from Texas to California with my kids and invited my friend and her boys to join us in Cali, enjoy a couple of theme parks and then drive home … More The Touching Stone
I was sitting in church when the pastor started to talk about the human need for breathing room. We have a tendency, especially in this fast paced and constantly plugged in world we live in, to fill our life so full that there’s no room for air. We are literally suffocating ourselves with busyness. It … More Breathing Room
“You Don’t Want Cauliflower On Your Junk” This may be on of my more famous, and shocking, Power Points. I know it’s one of the more memorable of the bunch. And it speaks to the importance of choosing wisely when it comes to sexual choices. When I was growing up, we were shown a video … More Cauliflower – It’s Not Just A Side Dish
We have a new member of the family. She is a 7 month old, supposedly Lab/Rottweiler mix, rescue puppy. Her full name is Stella Ginger Brown, and she has stolen my heart. I admit my Instagram will be dominated by her, at least for a little while. Adopting a rescue dog is always fraught with … More Afraid To Be Loved
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” – Adapted from a poem by Robert Burns When I started this blog a few weeks ago, I set the goal to post twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. Until today it’s gone quite well. But here it is Monday evening and I … More Priorities
Shannon R. Brown 