Category Archives: Random Musings

SoCS — Embodiment

The Circle City Pride Parade was this morning. It was a bright, hot morning — 91F/33C with 44% humidity and fortunately, a nice breeze now and again. I wore my staple fear-of-summer uniform — long-sleeve white gauzy shirt, lightweight jeans, big … Continue reading

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Join Us for Shushis

I’ve encapsulated our linner chat for you.   “My bowl is special.” “I see that. Your bowl is orange just for you. My bowl is blue and white for me.” “Their bowls are blue too.” “Mine is prettier.”   “Moo, … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Wet Dog

  Moo asked Sadie, “Did you take a bath?” Sadie didn’t answer, she just smiled. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Change is Hard

Surely by now you’ve encountered a cashier who can’t make change? You know how it goes. Your bill is $17.55 and you hand over a twenty and a nickel and the cashier tries to give you back the nickel. You say you’d rather have two … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Fair Assessment

“While I thrive in mediocrity, I don’t think you’re cut out for it.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill  

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One-Liner Wednesday — Battleship

While playing Battleship with Moo, she shouted, “Put yer life jackets on, people! We’re goin dowwwn!”   One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Hell is Behind St Lawrence Church

Last month I wrote about taking Moo’s friend Betsy home and how her neighborhood is all windy-dindy. Robin asked me why I don’t know a shortcut to Betsy’s house. I started to explain, and ended up telling her that when … Continue reading

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Predatory Living

I read Marian Allen’s short story about alligators today and thought maybe I’d tell you about the alligators in Georgia. First off, there are alligators in Georgia. As a Hoosier, my experience with alligators was limited. I’d pet and eaten … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors — Brightwood

Last month, I met local food blogger Benson for a tour of his old stomping grounds, an Indianapolis neighborhood called Brightwood. Our outing didn’t provide us with too many doors, but it was interesting. I suppose it was nostalgic for him and … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors — X

Before I committed to the A-Z Challenge, I charted what letters #ThursdayDoors would fall on. Believe it or not, I knew X would be one of the easiest. I see this door every day, multiple times a day. This is the … Continue reading

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