life as we live it

Sharpening the Saw

Sharpening the Saw

I went to a workshop a few years ago when the instructor talked about ‘sharpening the saw’. She said that woodcutters often take an afternoon a week just to work on their tools, justifying the time spent with the time saved. You see, it’s much quicker to cut a log with a clean saw with sharp […]

Electronic or Print?

Electronic or Print?

Ah – the reader’s version of ‘Paper, or Plastic?‘ I know it’s a stereotype, but I’m old enough to resist a few changes and be set in my ways about some things.  As much as I like the electronic/digital gadgets that make my life easier, I really prefer a good, old fashioned, printed book. I […]

An Open Letter...

An Open Letter…

Meet Kim Greenup, friend and fellow member of White County Creative Writers.  This is Kim’s e-publishing debut, and I’m thrilled to introduce her.  You might find her on Facebook, at  https://www.facebook.com/kim.greenup.1?fref=ts - -   An open letter to my friends and family: It’s December 22, and I have not sent a single Christmas card this year, and […]

Just For Fun Friday 12/13/13

Just For Fun Friday 12/13/13

 A Cautionary Tail  Hi!  I’m Lucy.  I love to get high.  No, silly…not with that stuff that messes up your mind.  I like to get into treetops, on top of bookcases, perch on the headboard…you know.  I like to watch my owner do things, too. Wherever she is, I’m right beside her, checking things out. She […]

The Write List  (you can groan now...)

The Write List (you can groan now…)

For me, Christmas shopping is an exercise in restraint.  When asked “What do you want for Christmas?”, I can’t think of a darned thing.  But when I’m shopping for others, all sorts of things entice me.  I could break my budget buying one for her, one for me, one for him, one for me, one for… My […]