Robert’s review: Even though we are stuck in the house together, all is harmonious, and all small indiscretions are graciously forgiven; but if you need me I will be retreating to the workshop in the basement for the rest of the day. FROM THE WRITER: For your amusement, I have…
Through the strange workings of life, the universe and Douglas Adams, I find myself writing a blog about…well, you know by now! We have reached the magnificent milestone of 1 year of posting stories. That our first anniversary arrived during a historic pandemic makes this accomplishment all the more salient….
Tamsen’s review: Nothing new under the sun. Same as it ever was. But somehow, everything has changed… especially grocery shopping! ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ▪ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ I’m pointing a finger at Nietzsche. Eternal recurrence, a philosophy he embraced through the character…
Gina’s Review: I think these ideas are the perfect “recipe” for coping with our tough times. Look out Helen Mirren, you’ve got some competition. On the last morning of week 4 during our Asheville isolation, I woke up to a dark room and the low rumble of armored tanks crossing…
Robert’s Review: My suggestion for the writer of this wonderful and timely piece: struggling with writer’s block and going stir crazy – bake a pie. Pie fixes everything. Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω…
Anne’s Review: It’s perfect and I love it! Day Whatever of Staying Home. I keep thinking I have the thing. Is that normal paranoia or some sort of extra-curricular worrying syndrome? Perhaps I’m simply entertaining myself with some contrived personal drama. I try to distract myself by watching Tan deliver…
Sandra’s Review: Very entertaining and well-written ꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳꙳ Day 3 of social distancing. All of the introverts are planting their gardens, working on their knitting projects and digging out their bird identification books after that sighting in the backyard—it’s springtime! We extroverts are staring at the fingernail grooves in our walls. …
Michelle’s Review: A heartfelt ending to a sad “Old Yeller for Raccoons” situation. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ▪ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ While scrolling through my Facebook feed, I noticed that my friend Beth had an interest in attending the Volunteer Expo on Saturday. …
Robert’s Review: I see a hit reality show in the works; with romance, drama, and bad smells. ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ I spent eight and a half years working at a gym…in the administrative office. It was a great job; I got a free membership and the gym was only a mile from…
Taming the Beast Tee’s Review: Pending….after recovery from her last visit to our house. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ The first time I walked my dog Mindy, I acquired long-lasting damage to my lower back. Technically, I was not walking a dog but yelling at it and tugging with all my might to…