Doodads and Doodles
Doodads and Doodles

A collection of casual word sketches about daily life

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  • Living as a Writer – SOLC Day 31

    For 31 days, I lived the life of a writer. My eyes open catching moments of inspiration throughout my day, my brain scheduling time to write each and every day, my fingers tapping letters and creating slices of various lengths and forms, my eyes reading through posts noticing inspiration and ways to improve my craft,…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 31, 2025
    poetry, Writing
    Joy, Writing
  • Daily Moments + Math=Life Equations – SOLC Day 30

    I was inspired by WritingandLaughing’s post a few days ago about mathing her way through the day. She wrote life equations. Check it out here https://writingandlaughing.com/2025/03/28/life-equations-sol25-day-28-31/. Since I do like math and haven’t written any prompts using it this year, I decided to follow her lead and write a few life equations about my day.…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 30, 2025
    Personal Reflection
    daily life, math, moments
  • Joining the Music Party – SOLC Day 29

    I am joining the Slicers’ Music Party hosted by Leigh Anne Eck at https://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2025/03/slicer-music-festival-sol-6.html Here are my 3 songs: “Tomorrow” from Annie My friends and I would listen to vinyl of this musical almost daily. We would take turns belting out the lyrics and even choreographing our own dances. “Tomorrow” was one of my favorites…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 29, 2025
    Life’s Treasures
    memories, music
  • How Old Are You? Take a Guess – SOLC Day 28

    So I was walking with three 2nd graders down the hall and one of them happened to be turning 8 today. I wished her a happy birthday. Then this conversation followed… Student 1: How old are you Mrs. Hutter? Me: Oh, I’ll tell you if you can guess it. Student 1: Are you 60? Me:…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 28, 2025
    Personal Reflection
    age, game, guess, Joy
  • March’s Last Flakes???-SOLC Day 27

    Could it be the final silent accumulation providing an awakening surprise? Could it be the final dusting of rooftops all around the neighborhood? Could it be the final abstract painting of chaotic tiny footprints across my deck? Could it be the final collection of white fluffiness next to red berries on the holly bush? Could…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 27, 2025
    Life’s Treasures, nature, poetry
    Joy, perspective, snow
  • Standby Supply Eases Morning Panic- SOLC Day 26

    Oh no, nO, NO!! Where is it???? Not in my front pocket…Not in my back pocket…Not in my cardigan pocket…Not in my backpack pocket…not in my coat pocket Did I leave it at home? When can I go check the car? Oh, I can’t get through the day without it!- just breathe… Oh I have…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 26, 2025
    Personal Reflection, Writing
    lip balm, panic, relief, worry
  • For Me I Definitely Feel the Mad of March Madness- SOLC Day 25

    March Madness makes me mad! Yes, mad as in cross, irritated and sulky. I know other people LOVE this time of year, however, I don’t. I know this is not a popular opinion. Stop reading if you need to but I needed to let it out. Just curious if anyone else feels the same way.…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 25, 2025
    Personal Reflection
    basketball, difference of opinion
  • Is This a Message from You, Mom?-SOLC Day 24

    Sign or coincidence? Mom, are you near? Is that sticker message meant for me- “The best is yet to be”? Is it a gift for me on your birthday? Is it your voice reaching me, giving me hope in these uncertain times? Have you become my guardian angel? Does a mother’s heavenly heart still feel…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 24, 2025
    Mindfulness, Personal Reflection, poetry
    coincidence, death, love, messages, sign
  • Embracing Playfulness: Unlocking Joy- SOLC Day 23

    Glittery rainbow coloring my mature cheek reignites youthful feeling, energized joy! I was at a fundraising event on Saturday morning. In one corner, there was a face painting station all set up. The colorful palette of paints as well as the small gold, silver, and pink glittery containers caught my eye as I walked by.…

    Cathy Hutter

    March 23, 2025
    Life’s Treasures, Personal Reflection, poetry
    adulting, Joy, playfulness
  • 10 Things I’ve Been Meaning to Tell My Book Club- SOLC Day 22

    Fellow Chatterboxes- this is for you!

    Cathy Hutter

    March 22, 2025
    Life’s Treasures, Personal Reflection
    Book Club, friendship, gratitude
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