Monthly Archives: July 2012

After Death

Posted on July 18, 2012 by grandawn

Days so busy. . . Much to do. What’s accomplished? Not a clue!   List gets longer By the minute. Does that list Have rest time in it?   Call retirement And another. What’s available For my mother?   Call … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Awesome Chinese Fortune Cookie

Posted on July 11, 2012 by grandawn

While my air conditioner was on the blink, I spent nights at the home of 2nd daughter and son-in-law. One night they ordered Chinese food. It was delicious, and the fortune cookie I opened was awesome – I think. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging & Changing, Eccentrically Eclectic | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Uncensored Truth about Mary’s Little Lamb

Posted on July 9, 2012 by grandawn

Last week I had to write a very short essay to accompany a job application. I chose to answer the following question: If Mary did not have a little lamb, what type of animal would belong to Mary? Explain your … Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic, Literature | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

U.S. Independence Day Celebrated on British Guy Fawkes Day

Posted on July 4, 2012 by grandawn

On November 5th each year, people in Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with fireworks and other activities. Guy Fawkes was a British subject who was found guilty of treason in 1605 when he was discovered in the basement of the … Continue reading →

Posted in eBooks, Eccentrically Eclectic | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Problem with Tags

Posted on July 3, 2012 by grandawn

The good thing about tags on interactive websites:  the tags help readers find you. The problem with tags on interactive websites:  the tags help advertisers find you. Although, I’m not sure what tags would have prompted some of the advertisers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments