I have never not called my mother at midnight on New Years Eve to wish her a Happy New Year. It's our ritual. To my recollection my teen daughter has never not sent a message or a snap chat since she has been spending this time away from me.These days it's nothing but time away. … Continue reading Totaled
Category: Hodgepodge Lodge
A mixed bag of whatever is floating around in my head, whether it’s art, things I’ve discovered and want to share, like Thrift Store scores, or helpful tips on anything from Makeup to handling your next stop at dysfunction junction, ie. dealing with kin folk. It’s all here.
“No Thanks”Giving
Happy Horn o' plenty to ya. Thanksgiving they call it, alleged to be a day of gratitude for life's abundance. Family comes together and blessings are spoken over tables filled with food that will have you over-stuffed or near comatose within the hour. Wanna know how I feel about this day? I HATE IT. I … Continue reading “No Thanks”Giving
The Reveal
Lonliness is never lonely It flourishes in crowds It wears a happy face Is wittily amusing Boastful and proud Lonliness always wears The best mask at the ball Laughs heartily Stands tall It proves its worth To those who buy into This act Of Academy Award proportions This social distortion Is but a dance With … Continue reading The Reveal
I found this piece of art at the thrift store today. It spoke to me. I told it to STFU.
The Journey Begins
However you got here, I'm glad you did! and she always had a way with her brokeness. She would take her pieces and make them beautiful. - r. m. drake
