Photo from Morguefile "Hurry up, come see!" My niece tugged me towards their campsite. I'd just gotten in from work after a week from hell. Exhausted, sweaty, and ready for some relaxation, the last thing I wanted to do was deal with an exuberant six year old. "Can't it wait till I've had time to … Continue reading #fotoflash: Mini-me
#fotoflash: Nothing
Photo courtesy of Morguefile She sat in the dirt beside the old house. It was empty. The house. Just like her. Inside. Nothing. She twisted the rusted faucet handle hoping for a drop or two of water. Nothing. Not a single drop. She leaned back and closed her eyes and tried to imagine a different life. One … Continue reading #fotoflash: Nothing
Clothing that defines what you do…
For most of my professional career, it was suits, nylons, and heels. I often was in front of clients and appearance was important. Nearer the end of my career, I moved more behind the scenes as far as clients went, and casual Fridays slid into casual business dress meaning khaki type pants (Dockers were a … Continue reading Clothing that defines what you do…
Sunday Photo Fiction: Off-Season
Photo from Pixabay It had been a rough season, rougher than normal. No time for maintenance, no time for anything but the most critical repairs. Of course that meant more money for the owners of the ski resort, not that they ever put much of it back into the equipment. Nope, they lined their wallets with … Continue reading Sunday Photo Fiction: Off-Season
#fotoflash: Birthday Girl
Photo courtesy of Pixabay Here is my contribution to this week's Friday Fotoflash Challenge...Oh, and today IS my birthday! It was supposed to have been a special day. She'd showered and dressed carefully in her best dress and shoes. She assumed her best behavior at breakfast, managing to ignore the taunts of the other foster … Continue reading #fotoflash: Birthday Girl
What’s up…
There is never a dull moment in the life of a writer (or computer user, or homeowner, or.... Well, you get the idea.) After reading how Google would be disabling ad blockers in the next major release of Chrome, I decided I should switch to Firefox. I used to use it, not sure why I … Continue reading What’s up…