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My Unexpected Package: A Nature Lover’s Treasure -SOLC Day 20
As I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a package sitting on my front porch. After parking in the garage, I walked up the walkway and saw that smile on the brown box. “Huh Amazon, I wonder what it is?” I hadn’t ordered anything. The next logical thought was that my husband did. Picking up…
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Tea Mood: Which Flavor Will It Be?- SOLC Day 19
Standing in front of my open cupboard, perusing all the choices of tea before me. Hmmmm- what is my tea mood today? Moroccan Mint- no, not right now. I’m not looking for a pick-me-up with the bright notes of peppermint. Samba Chai- I’ll pass on that for now. It is a sunny, 70 degree day…
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Currently, I am…SOLC Day 18
Currently, I am… listening to: a L’oreal commercial on TV about RevitaLift (makes me think about my complexion and wonder if I need this product) eating: a watermelon Jolly Rancher ( I wanted something small and sweet) drinking: water (trying to finish up the water in my water bottle so I reach my hydration goal…
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Feeling Like a Child Again- SOLC Day 17
Do you remember that feeling of walking into a Scholastic Book Fair as a child- the excitement, the “I want it all!”, the awe at the amount of books before you, the wow! Well, I got to experience that again today at the 2nd Annual Book Lovers Bliss Book Fair. It was room after room…
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My Writing Self-Discovery – SOLC Day 16
No topics Walk the block Sparks writing Lacking words Ride the bike Thoughts abound Lesson learned Moving-my fueling muse. This monthly challenge has allowed me to discover something about my writing self. Exercise or moving gets my creative juices flowing when I feel uninspired, stuck, or just blah. Earlier this week, I had no idea…
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5-4-3-2-1 Weekly Reflection with a Doodle Twist- SOLC Day 15
Each week I complete this reflection. Some weeks are just writing across the page and other weeks get colorful with more of an artistic flair. This week with Spring weather and flowers blooming it felt right to capture this switch in my reflection.
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Distance Disbelief- SOLC Day 14
5 miles…. WHAT???? I really didn’t believe that I just walked 5 miles. I met a friend at 4:00 for a walk on this sunny 60 degree day. We started walking the path along the Erie Canal enjoying the blue sky, sunshine, warm breeze and the feelings of Spring. My friend and I chatted about…
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Life Milestone- 6 Word Story- SOLC Day 13
Achieving New Life Milestone… First Colonoscopy! So glad it is over and done. All clear so see you in 10 years. Not much else to say about today. Just pondering what should I eat now.
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Is This a Spring Tease?-SOLC Day 12
Pops of yellow blooms quietly taunt Spring’s near through brown, brittle leaves Oh, surprise-bees are back too Is this more than just a tease? Today was a 65 degree day with full sun! It has been months since seeing a temperature like this. The sun was radiant in the popping blue sky. So lovely! Arriving…
Doodads and Doodles
A collection of casual word sketches about daily life
Collect moments, not things.
Doodads and Doodles 