That ol ball and chain
So I was talking with my niece last week over dinner, and said something out loud that didn’t really strike me until it was already outta my mouth. It’s often that way with me-I think it, I say it, THEN I absorb the full implication of it. Yikes, right? Still, its proven insightful at times. Anyway, I said something along the lines of ‘Money... [Read more...]
My favorite flower
is the hyacinth. And it only blooms for 2 weeks at this time of year. When I was younger, I had a lover who used to put them in my hair. We laughed about how they would fall out, or make me look like a parade. “I want you to smell like this all day..” he woud say. Please share your own favorite flower, why, or any other story that interests... [Read more...]
This hippie gives these two thumbs up!
#1-Crystal Stick mineral body deodorant- I have struggled with strong sweat since I was little girl. I used to get terrible water blisters on my feet, rashes on my thighs, and pimples anywhere else, especially my upper back. At various places I’ve worked, when I was experimenting with hippie deodorants (with no aluminum) I was asked several times... [Read more...]
Lovers of the past
This weather has me drifting back. To old loves.. to how we discovered the triumph of love in each other.. how time and differences kept us from being together.. the eventual sadness of parting… and back around again to friendship. The sweet sharp tang of calling up and saying “Hey~ I thought about you the other day” and to feel their... [Read more...]
Wilson Graphics~! and the MONKEY Army~!
I bought some bulk decals from Wilson Graphics for my giftings at Burning Man this year, and found the perfect MONKEY! in his collection on Etsy.com. He charged me a very reasonable price, and the shipping was also really inexpensive. I am really impressed with his work, check out my MONKEY ARMY! And just to be nice, he threw in an ALLIGATOR! I mean,... [Read more...]
