Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. Much like the television series featuring Steve Urkel on,”Family Matters,” in the end, family does matter despite the challenges of getting along. My oldest brother and my younger sister both have been encouraging and helpful as I was to prepare to move back homeContinue reading ““Family Matters””
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A Culinary Adventure
What is your favorite restaurant? Having moved from a strong agriculture State like Michigan to Texas, I was concerned for locally sourced reasonably priced foods. The Texas summer heat plus the soil makes things hard to grow. Whiskey Cake and its sister restaurants of Ida Claire and Mexican Sugar pride themselves of scouring Texas toContinue reading “A Culinary Adventure”
Ten Years from Now..
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Ten years from now, I see myself back in up north Michigan living a full life with my beautiful fur babies. My full life will include but not limited to riding my bike near Lake Michigan, swimming in Lake Michigan when it’s warm up, walking into townContinue reading “Ten Years from Now..”
Monday
Last night, my former supervisor who wanted me to come in daily on my part time schedule to water plants showed up again last night. She tried my door which the deadbolt was in use then, she left, but kept driving by. In response, I called my local police department who was tracking her downContinue reading “Monday”
My High Five
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? My “High Five” are the simple things that bring me happiness and joy daily. My normal happiness is Bella and Luna who are my feline divas and my heart. They love treats and naps like me. The third is my home painted in Michigan State UniversityContinue reading “My High Five”
Acceptance
Describe something you learned in high school. Having been born & raised in the metro Detroit area then moving to the rural area of northern Michigan, I got a hard lesson of acceptance. For the most part, I was coming in as a new freshman to a class who many didn’t have drive or ambitionContinue reading “Acceptance”
A Change for the Better
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. For many years, I drank sugary soda/pop in the morning because I’m not a coffee drinker and I didn’t want to microwave water for tea. Although, using a tea pot wasn’t the best either because I needed something quick. Years later, I bought a KeurigContinue reading “A Change for the Better”
Terrified Update
From the love and kindness of family and friends, I reported finally to the Department of Labor and, a couple of days ago, to my local police department from their encouragement. Texas Workforce Commission recommended it. Haven’t heard anything from them to see how I’m doing or if I’m okay. The manager is the oneContinue reading “Terrified Update”
Opinionated Essays
Has anyone who blogs here has ever submitted an op-ed to the New York Times or the Washington Post? Any information will be beneficial. NYT thinks they have me pegged so I’m headed to the WP now. Thanks for your time. Leslie Elizabeth David.
Danielle Steele
What book could you read over and over again? To me, it’s not just one book but many by the infamous author of Danielle Steele who was big in the 1980s writing romance novels. All of her books like the current Hallmark Channel followed the same basic story line of life before meeting someone thenContinue reading “Danielle Steele”