Author Archives: Alice
Suzie’s House 141 : Airing the Underwear
Drew finished taping a box full of books with a loud shruuunnnkkkuunkkk off the roll. He gave Suzie a nod as he hefted a couple of boxes and beat a hasty retreat. She took a few of extra minutes staring at his beige bedspread to pull herself together, then stood with the intention of going down to the kitchen. “Mom, I need to talk to you.” Ben burst into Drew’s room. Gene and the girl, Lisa, followed right behind. “Sure,” […]
131/365 Grandmother’s House?
Certainly not my grandmother’s house, but probably someone’s. If you squint real hard toward the top of the picture, above the stream, you should be able to make out a square house on top of a hill.
Thanksgiving Dinner
The turkey was burnt The rice was the wrong kind There wasn’t enough dressing The gravy was lumpy The mash potatoes had the consistency of library paste. Dirty dishes were piled high in the background. But when the family stopped talking long enough to eat They cleaned their plates and asked for more. “That was the best meal ever.”
13 Coupons
I got a coupon book in the mail for a local grocery store The glossy cover bills the coupons as “Your Holiday List for Less”. So I eagerly looked through for anything I needed for Thanksgiving, like spinach or corn meal. Nothing. Not a single couple worked for me. Ok, so now I’m feeling weird. Am I the only one who eats what I eat for the holidays.? Or rather, I’m I the only one who doesn’t eat what they […]
History – Where to Go Next
As those of you who have followed the Tudor Follies and the By George! series know, Mr. Al has been a regular here in the restaurant for a long time. He has a way of looking at history that actually makes it interesting, even to those of us who are not entirely devoted to it. There’s no way I’m going to let something that good slip away. So even though we will not see any more post about George IV, […]
128/365 A Matter of Perspective
Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes the beholder has to go out looking for beauty. When was the last time you stopped walking long enough to move closer to a moss covered log? When was the last time you stepped back from the enchantment of the closer view to see what was beyond?
Fwd: Pumpkin Pie Anyone?
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving! Content Warning – utterly tasteless joke:
Carrot Salad
6 or 7 carrots 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. sugar Grate the carrots. Combine with lemon juice and sugar. Place in refrigerator. This can be served immediately, but doesn’t really taste it’s best until about an hour later.
Bird
Gin: Mrowr? Gin: Meow!!! Gin: Mreek! Today’s theme is Bird(s) Previously in Jack and Jill Name That Tune Saturday photo scavenger hunt The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page. Update 11/21/09 9:52am: Yes, Gin is chasing the bird. But she’s also trying to fly like one, so I count them both. I was going to photoshop in a bird’s shadow on the wall, but forgot.
Suzie’s House 140: Apology Accepted
So now what? Gene had lots of power when he stormed out of Mrs. H’s house, but once off the porch he lost a lot of it. He didn’t know what to do with himself. The thought of going “home” didn’t sit too good. Didn’t he already decide he was never going back? With the foster parent thing an all, it maybe wasn’t even legal. Besides, it seemed like changing his mind made him into a wuss. The beating he […]
