Word Slinging and Optimism

Deep Thoughts and Shallow Reality

13

Aug

I didn’t accidentally miss last Monday, just so you know.  I purposely did… mostly.  I was in Michigan for a family reunion, and the Yogi Bear campsite was not uber conducive to blogging and computers and internet and stuff.  ::laugh::  But it was awesome for family and BBQ and catching up. But now I’m back, and we are on to the letter J.  And today, J is for Junk Drawer! Every house has a junk drawer, including mine.  I only have three drawers total in my kitchen, and I still have a junk

2018

23

Jul

Hello again friends!  Monday has graced us again with its glorious presence!  We’ve had our time with Friday night and Saturday, and even Sunday – but now, we most focus our time and attention on Monday.  Magnificent Monday.  Majestic Monday.  Musing Monday. We are now to the letter H, and the letter H is brought to you by Hanson and the number Three – for the three brothers who were my legit first obsession.  I loved lots and lots of things as a kid – Jurassic Park, my little ponies, pound

2018

11

Jun

Good Morning, Monday!  It’s comforting to know that you always come back.  Every week.  Whether anyone asks to see you again or not… :D Continuing the ABCs of blogging, we’re on B today!  And what better B word is there than Besties?!  Well, there are a few others I like pretty well if I’m being totally honest… ::laugh::  You know, like “bath”.  That is another favorite of mine… maybe I should switch my topic! No, I’m committed.  I’ve already titled the blog, I have to keep with it now.

2018

21

May

Welcome back Musers!  Can you believe it’s Monday again?!  Already?!  I feel like there are more Mondays than Saturdays – even though I know that can’t be true.  There must just be so many more fond memories of Mondays, and that’s why there seem to be so many more of them. Yes… that must be it. Talking about the beginning of something… the week.  We were just talking about the beginning of the week.  That was my transition… there’s a reason I’m not a stand-up comedian. Man, my train of

2018

14

May

Man!  Life was supposed to calm down after the conference!  Apparently no one told my work mates… yikes.  I haven’t had time to even think of a topic, let alone write out a deep, thoughtful blog for my fans… BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  Yeah, I know… like I’ve ever done that.  Or like I even have fans! Anywhoo, I thought I’d celebrate the wonderful day that is today – Monday!  I mean, if I say how great it is enough times, I’m sure I’ll start to believe it!  I mean, if you can’t stand Mondays, you’re

2018

21

Aug

Welcome back dear friends!  A happy Eclipse Monday to you!  Hopefully you will have time this late morning to stand outside somewhere and stare directly into the sun.  One would hope you have some special glasses, but if not… well, best of luck to you! Update on PPWC 2018 – I got the fourth keynote!!!  Our final speaker this coming year will be… Laurell K. Hamilton!!! I am a mostly fan… I like the characters and the world and the stories.  I actually may have been influenced in my choice of

2017

14

Aug

M is for Moping, because the weekend’s over. O is for “Oh well”, back to work I go. N is for “Nuts” as I have to answer my alarm. D is for Dread for the next five days that I don’t get to sleep in. A is for Acceptance that it is, in fact, Monday. Y is for Yearning to meet up with Saturday again. That’s my Monday poem!  Most excellent, isn’t it?  What…?  You didn’t think I actually liked Mondays, did you?  ::laugh:: Oh no, I literally like sleep more than almost anything else in life.  And

2017

07

Aug

It’s August… anyone else have a running-into-the-wall-kind-of-shocked moment?  Life has been interesting as of late, and time passed without me realizing it was, and now it’s August!  Holy bananas!  It’s crazy! BUT – the first Monday of each month always brings great joy and excitement because… FIRST FIVE HUNDRED!!!  Yay! Today’s snippet is brought to you by: Spongebob Squarepants Bandaids! Because sometimes you accidentally kick shit when you’re mostly sleeping, and c’mon - it’s Spongebob.

2017

03

Jul

Hello July!  Hello Independence Day (almost)!  Hello BBQs and Fireworks and Friends and Family and good times!  And of course, Hello First Five Hundred of July!  Huzzah! Today’s snippet is brought to you by: Passive Aggressive Sticky Notes! Because sometimes you just need to tell someone how it is, without them knowing it’s you! This story actually stated thanks to my mom and my terrible listening skills.  It was at PPWC a couple years ago, and we were all getting off the elevator, and I don’t

2017

05

Jun

It’s June!!!  Did you realize that?  It’s officially summer – which means camping and fires and smores and hiking and bike riding and heat and water balloon fights and so much more!  I will actually miss the snow, but it seems I am the only one.  I prefer snowman to ice cream cones – but that’s just me. Welcome Summer. So… it’s the first Monday of a new month, which means… The first five hundred!!! Today’s snipped is brought to you by: Wireless Headphones! Because trying to weed with wires

2017

01

May

Oh.  My.  Gosh.  I am happy to finally be home! Three conferences, in three different states, in twelve days… I am happy to be back in my own bed with my puppies and kitties.  No rest for the wicked though, back to work today to answer my 121 emails!  Yikes! I will put up my reflections from the Pikes Peak Writers Conference next week, I need time to absorb it all in first.  Besides, it’s the first Monday of the month, and you know what that means… The first five hundred!!! Today’s snippet is

2017

03

Apr

Oh Monday, you are a cruel mistress.  Here again, I see. Can you see a day?  Like, really see the day?  What does Monday look like…? Anyway, today’s five hundred are brought to you by; Bobble Heads! Because sometimes you just need someone to nod their head “yes” at you. This chunk is from the second book in the New Hope Chronicles, Recon.  There’s sort of spoilers as we move into the later books, but nothing truly “spoil-y” until book four.  So, if you have plans to read my books, LET ME

2017

06

Mar

…Monday.  The first Monday.  Not the first of the month.  That only sometimes fall on a Musings Monday, so I’m working with what I’m given.  Just enjoy my alliterations already!!! Today’s five hundred are brought to you by: Protein Shakes! Because throwing bacon and steak in a blender just won't be juicy enough. This excerpt is from FUBAR, the beginning of my New Hope Chronicles – which is still my personal favorite, even if no one in the business cares to even look at it.  ::sigh::  Tree and

2017