In the early hours of a warm August Wednesday, Jane, Joe and Katie merged onto the freeway in their laden down minivan. “Are you sure you really need ALL this stuff? You’re going to be living in a postage stamp.” Joe inquired of his only daughter, Katie. “Daaaad, do we really have to go through … More The Lighthouse – A Short Story
I’ve been to a couple of graduations lately. The fact that we let 18 year olds give speeches full of advice to their fellow graduates never ceases to entertain me. I have often wondered if they look back on those speeches 20 years later and ask themselves, “What was I thinking?” I know I would. … More Graduation Speaker Cheat Sheet
It’s a gorgeous day and I intend to enjoy it. Have a great weekend. I’ll be back at this blog thing on Monday. If I feel like it. Now excuse me, the Wine Walk is calling…
What happens when it’s late in the afternoon and I have writer’s block? I write bad poetry. Bad Poem #1 When the rain falls or the sun shines When tears well or giggles become guffaws When success is celebrated or loss is mourned You are there When days are long and nights are … More Bad Poem #1
It’s almost summer. While I love the freedom that comes with a break from the school schedule, I am not a fan of the sweltering temperatures that run rampant in Texas this time of year. A direct result of the rising mercury is a shortening of my fuse. I tend to be a little cranky … More Fahrenheit What the Frak?
My son is 17. As a family we are enjoying this long Memorial Day weekend. My son spent some time at work on Friday and Saturday, went to a BBQ with our cousins yesterday and today is reveling in the ability to sleep in. Since we live in the suburbs of Dallas in the year … More Remember the Fallen
“If someone says, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll erase this later.’ Steal the camera.” – Uncle Ryan At this point, I feel I must confess that not all of the slides in my Power Point came directly out of my mouth. A couple of them were actually uttered by my younger brother. I have him to thank for … More Don’t Be Ellen Griswold
Dear Plebes of the House of Brown, I know it has taken me a bit of time to grow into my role in your home, but I feel I am now ready to assume my place on the Throne(s) of the House of Brown. Henceforth you will refer to me as Queen Stella. While the … More Her Highness Ascends
Photo taken in Sydney Harbor, March 10, 2007 Several years ago I go to spend 10 days in Sydney, Australia, with one of my closest friends. I still marvel at how everything worked perfectly together to allow that to happen. It was a truly incredible trip. The day we arrived in Sydney we passed through … More Naked and Brave
The sun is shining. My mind is racing. And yet I sit here, cursor endlessly blinking. Taunting me really. Blink. Blink. Blink. So many possibilities and ideas, yet none of them seem to want to be committed to this blank Word document. When this happens I am eternally grateful that I love to cook and … More When All Else Fails – Cookies
Shannon R. Brown 