It is 9:05 pm and I am in the same boat as last night. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Zero. A blank mind. Tired. Not interested. Whoever said that writing was fun in the first place? Who was that dumb cluck? Surely not ever me, a person who now sits and stares at a blank page and…
In an Effort Not to be Shamed
I am writing tonight not because I want to but instead because I have a writing buddy and she will check in tomorrow and see if I wrote. I want my answer to be yes so here I am putting words on the page despite the fact that I’ve been sitting here for at least…
5-Star Recipe for Gluten-Free Brownies
It’s hard to believe but these brownies are made with black beans and a little bit of oatmeal, no flour. They sound like they’d be awful, but they are actually very tasty. I used maple syrup as the sweetener. They came out very fudgy and rich. You just throw all the ingredients in a food…
An Homage to Love
How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) Elizabeth Barrett Browning – 1806-1861 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of being and ideal grace.I love thee to the level of every day’sMost quiet need,…
Just in Case
Dear Girls, If Dad and I meet our maker anytime soon, here are a few things for you to keep in mind.
A Note to Myself w/ a Few Quotes Thrown In
Dear Self, I am writing to you because I think you could use a little advice. Here is it in no particular order from people you respect: Now, go to bed and get a good night’s sleep. That is another piece of good advice that will serve you well. Your friend, Len
When the Impractical Route Is the One to Take
Ray and I could be poster children for the impractical. Our entire married life has been a reflection of this approach to life, from buying and selling antiques early in our marriage – not the most “practical” profession – to moving to Los Angeles from our town of Sherman, Texas – not the most practical…
Advice on Living from My Very Different Parents
My parents were very different people. My dad was down to earth; my mother was an intellectual. Their imparted wisdom influences me every day of my life. Here are the primary messages I learned from them either directly through their words or indirectly through their actions. My father: 1) Care about people and they will…
Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
Here is a recipe that is simple, nutritious, and tasty. I made these cookies using peanut butter, honey, and rolled oats. I also added the optional ingredients of vanilla, sea salt. cinnamon, and chopped nuts. No eggs. No flour. No leavening agents. Gluten-free and dairy-free. Quick and easy. Packed with protein and not too sweet….
Flash Fiction: Not for Love of Money
“This isn’t the way it was supposed to be.” That’s all Adam Burlingham could say when the City of London police, acting on a directive from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, came in and shut down his brokerage firm. “Be careful, you oafs,” he shouted as two men grabbed the antique stock ticker, the one…
20 Minutes a Day 