Tag Archives: Sassy

Share Your World #28

What is your earliest memory? I don’t know. I seem to remember a great deal from our house on 43rd Street, and we left there when I was four. How old was I when I fell off my tricycle and … Continue reading

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SoCS — Not Now

“Not now.” “Can’t. Makin gravy.” “Can’t. Typin.” “Can’t. Foldin laundry.” “Can’t. Paint all over me.” “Can’t. Gotta pee.” “Not now.” Things I say to my children while they follow me around for hugs. Despite what my family says about me … Continue reading

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Door Whore Woes

Do y’all #thursdaydoors fans ever feel like you’re part of an obscure little cult? There are books, posters, magazines, blogs, Pinterest boards, and Instagram hashtags — all dedicated to the appreciation of doors… …but people don’t get it. Every Thursday, I upload my #thursdaydoors … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors — Apartment Buildings

Here’s an apartment building that was not only for sale, but also had units for rent. Sassy thought it was adorable, so she called, and they were asking $750 for a one bedroom, which happens to be about a dollar per … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Wording Goodly

About a particular wannabe politician, Moo said, “Wow. His words are so bad, he makes my wording look good.” (In case you don’t know, because you never read this blog, Moo is rather infamous for not wording well. While at times Sassy … Continue reading

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She’ll Be Bastin Big Fat Turkey When She Comes

You’re probably reading this while my parents are here. I said they could come over at a reasonable hour, like 9am. I don’t think they classify 9am as morning, but I do. *yawns* I’ve been clever, and prepared 98% of … 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 — 8 Lines

Sassy looks sweet, don’t she? When The Mister was deployed, when she was 7.   Sassy: How did you hear me all the way down here? Me: I’ve got eyes in the back of my head and the hearing of a … Continue reading

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I Do Not Cry Wolf!

No matter what’s going on in a scene, I always identify with the character no one believes. Like when Rachel’s date kept yelling at Ross? Poor Ross. No one listens to Ross. No one listens to their Joey, either. These … Continue reading

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Who’s Contrary Now?

Gardening is a great joy for me. I do not know how old I was when my mother put me to work in the garden, but I reckon I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve never outgrown the miracle that … Continue reading

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