Monthly Archives: February 2015
J&J Today
I just encountered the photographic equivalent of writer’s block. I haven’t had to deal with writer’s block in a looooong time. I’m quite confident that I will get over it, but maybe not this weekend. So, look for Jack and Jill next week. Or Jack at any rate. For the time being, Jill is out of the picture.
Have you seen her?
Emily has been walking for fifty two days now. She just got up one day and started out. We don’t know why. All she’s got is what will fit in one little backpack and our good will. If she lets us know where she is, we send money. So far she’s never hung around long enough for us to catch up. No need to try and bring her home. She won’t stay. She’s full grown now. Not much we can […]
13 Screensavers?
Etsy only lets me pack five photos together per transaction. Which ones should I include in my Canada pack? 1.
Suzie’s House 395 : Job Insecurity
Donny didn’t like the look of this new guy. He had “cop” written all over him. But it was too late to hide the evidence. Donny had been toking for at least an hour. Pot smoke filled the air of his employer’s living room. Donny glanced at Ned, his employer. No reaction. None from the other guy either. They all just stood around the couch with their heads in the cloud. Well, he had his green card, anyway. If this […]
True Love Is a Tree
I was reading one of Brian’s poems when it occurred to me that I tend to say a lot about love. This, of course, is pretty reasonable for a Romance writer, right? How many of you forgot that I’m a Romance writer? How many of you never knew? I don’t generally lean toward the sappy. I certainly have my moments, but really, I’m a bit too… I can’t really say “down to earth”. Maybe “earthy” is more like it. I […]
Strangled Moonshine
Theodor: What happened here? Jack: Bachelor party! I’m the laaaaasssst bachelor, so we had it at my place. P-p-pretty wild, huh? Theodor: Let go of the moonshine. We need to talk. The future had been ruined by your mother-in-law. I need all the information on her personal history that you can provide. Jack: What mother-in-law? I’m a baaaaachelor! Hey! Don’t put a cork in it. You’ll strangle it. By the way, who are you? Previously in Jack and Jill: Cupid […]
In Comparison
“This is the perfect symbol for my love.” Liam pointed to the mass of dark crystals in the museum. “They are long and barbed like frozen fireworks splayed in all directions. Each crystal is very sharp and dangerous, yet delicate and brittle. Only gentle care will keep it intact.” He gave Sally a meaningful look. “Your love? Your love is more like real fireworks – all flash and heat. No, if these symbolize anyone’s love, it would be mine.” Sally […]
13 Things Left To Do
I didn’t get much done this week. How’d I do from last week? 1. Clear off my couch so my ds will have a place to sleep tonight. I did! But then I filled it again. 2. Sweep the floor Done. And it’s harder than it sounds when you have trouble bending over. 3. Dishes They never end. It’s still on the list. 4. Find and update password list. I have torn the house apart and put it back together […]
Suzie’s House 394 : Shaking Hands
He looked like Martin. Or maybe not. This guy had sandy brown hair where Martins had been more of a light black. This guy was a lot taller. His face more angular. But there was something in his eyes a little off, the way it had been with Martin when he wasn’t sober. Walter wasn’t at all sure he wanted to meet this guy. “My name is Andrew Banks. You can call me Drew.” The druggie stuck out his hand […]
Long Distance Aid
My mother likes to travel. What, you noticed? At the moment she is in Viet Nam. According to my sister, she has come down with an infection. She was hoping to get some advice from her doctor, but the doctor’s office is closed all weekend and Monday as well. Apparently I’m not the only one who always seems to have medical problems crop up when the doctor’s office is closed. I swear I’m always perfectly fine on Friday, at death’s […]
Cupid and Pink Hearts
Jack: Honey, I have something for you. Happy Valentine’s day. Jill: Thank you! It’s beautiful. I love y…. Poof! Jack: Jill? Jack: Huh, that’s funny. Why did I buy a rose? Previously in Jack and Jill: Broke The theme for this week’s Jack and Jill is “cupid and pink hearts” as suggested by Heather Want to see what I can do with a word or phrase? Make a suggestion.
From the Porch
Trigvey gave the screwdriver a turn. It slipped from the screw and gouged the ceiling boards of the front porch. The ladder under him shifted and clattered. “Here, let me do that.” Diana set down a tray holding two glasses and a pitcher of lemonade. “You’re a lot better with a scalpel than with a screwdriver.” “I’ll do it. I’m the man of the house.” “I bet you wouldn’t say that to Suzie.” “No one tells Suzie what to do. […]
13 Chores
1. Clear off my couch so my ds will have a place to sleep tonight. 2. Sweep the floor 3. Dishes 4. Find and update password list 5. Update my Welcome page 6. Update my Suzie’s House episode listing 7. Catch up on revision goals. 8. Learn to make cardboard boxes 9. Buy more healthy food 10. Update my To Do list 11. Join the YMCA for the free swimming 12. Do my exercizes 13. Put together some screensaver packs. […]
