642 Things

28 Sunday Sep 2014

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books, canadian fiction, creative writing, journals, reading, writing, writing ideas

It’s not like I have a shortage of things to write about – it’s more a matter of having enough spare time!

I happened upon this piece at a local book store while I was ooh-ing and aaah-ing and pawing at the journals. It grabbed my attention. I leafed through its pages and chuckled at some of the writing prompts. I acted on impulse and bought it – along with a few journals, of course.

I now own a copy of 642 Things to Write About by the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto. You can buy one too. Here’s a handy link to one of the online book stores: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/paper/642-things-to-write-about/9781452105444-item.html?langtype=4105

The purchase decision may have been influenced by a subconscious response to a recent question from a writing friend. This lovely person is reading my novel and complimented me on it so far (yay!) and asked me what else I am working on.

Hmmm. Not much except the occasional deep blonde observation on life, lifestyles and other people’s children’s social behaviour. Other than that, I haven’t written anything worth the time and tears it takes to share via traditional publishing.

If ever I run out of ideas, I know where to turn. Apparently, they have another book out already titled “712 MORE things to write about”. Goodness gracious!

If you’re looking for some bittersweet Canadian fiction, you can get a taste by downloading a sample of The Year of the Rabbit ebook from Smashwords. Hop on over to the Facebook page and give it a like. If you happen to read the entire book, please submit a wee review or add to the readers’ comments. Flo will be tickled pink.

Thanks for dropping by.

‘Leprechaun’ who denied woman a seat on crowded TTC bus shamed on social media

26 Friday Sep 2014

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From the “Don’t be a dick” files… What is the world coming to when a Leprechaun-ish character displays impolite, nay! RUDE behaviour on public transit? His mother must have seen the pictures all over the Internet by now and would be so ashamed. I’m sure she and her mate would have done their best to raise him well. Maybe not. Maybe that’s what it comes down to, that our children need good examples to follow and not just fear of the rod. Good behaviour and character are formed early. With all the crazy sh*t going on in our world, we can still be civilized individuals and groups in showing good manners and respect. Our children are watching and learning. T

Fall Wardrobe Woes

22 Monday Sep 2014

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cats, clothing, fashion, funny cat pictures, hot flashes, middle age, retail therapy, wardrobe, women

You know how it is. You sort through boxes of clothing, pulling out the warmer, long-sleeved tops and corduroy pants.

You look at outfits that you haven’t worn for over two years but you keep transferring them each season. Although you don’t follow many trends, you figure that some are just not stylish any more.

You notice that some have suffered shrinkage after being pushed to one side of the closet or placed in that under-the-bed box. It’s an unexplained phenomenon.

They go to a bag for the local charity delivery. There! That feels better.

At least with the cooler temperatures of approaching autumn and (gasp!) winter, those pretty young women with firm, tanned limbs will have to cover up. Rejoice, middle-aged women. You regain an advantage by sharing your experience and wisdom in conversations with eligible men. Although at this stage of life, you still need those sleeveless tops to cope with the occasional hot flash.

The Opinionated Tabby Cat is encouraging me to get some retail therapy. I shall comply, discount coupons in hand and stored up with the energy required for sweaty changing room disappointments.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope your wardrobe upgrade quests are successful.

Hotel’s ‘tip-the-housekeeper’ campaign draws ire from a public suffering tipping fatigue

17 Wednesday Sep 2014

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My sisters and I encountered housekeeping tip envelopes when we stayed at Best Western in Quebec City this summer. Although we declined services during our three-day stay, some of us left a little something before checking out. I agree with some comments on this article that if someone is being paid to make sure your room is clean or that your food is served as ordered, intact and on time, why is there an expectation to tip? Tip fatigue indeed!

Forgiveness

01 Monday Sep 2014

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escape, expression, family, fate, fiction, forgiveness, reading, self-doubt, writing

It’s one thing to forgive another’s transgressions –

It’s another to FORGiVE oneself

for bad life choices,

preoccupation with past mistakes,

those self doubts,

or regrets.

It has taken me years to forgive myself for not acting soon enough,

to lead the exodus of the innocents,

to expose a dark burden,

to shed an uncomfortable skin.

When we travel the rough roads of this earthly existence, I think we experience and appreciate more moments of being alive. I believe that it’s during the financial and emotional hardships that a spark of creativity ignites to nurture hope and an innate desire to connect with other souls.

BEing ALiVE

In The Year of the Rabbit, a novel about Fate, Family and Forgiveness, the readers share the joy, sadness and other emotions experienced by Father Gio and Sera Fletcher.

I am Gio. I am Sera. Perhaps you are too.

Thanks for dropping by.

Deep Blonde Thoughts

~ Emitting thoughts, tongue-in-cheek observations on life and lifestyles

Monthly Archives: September 2014

642 Things

‘Leprechaun’ who denied woman a seat on crowded TTC bus shamed on social media

Fall Wardrobe Woes

Hotel’s ‘tip-the-housekeeper’ campaign draws ire from a public suffering tipping fatigue

Forgiveness