backyard scrabble

Did you know there was such a thing as backyard Scrabble?  My biggest concern is that it would hurt my back to constantly bend over and place the letters down, especially when you have a really long word!  Plus, I love to play Scrabble on rainy days, which would be a bit of a problem.  

on my birthday

things i love

waking up with both cats snuggled close

a weekend with nothing to do

air that smells clean after a long day of rain

vanilla ice cream

the beginning of a great book

a clean bill of health from the dentist

the way my husband tells a joke

toast and early mornings

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word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is

chock-full (adjective) 1. full to the limit

calling all gardners

This fragrant vine just started blooming on our front porch.  I'd love to plant more, but I don't know what kind of flower it is. Any ideas?

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

felicitous (adj.) 1. very well suited or expressed  2. pleasant, delightful

middle grade book poem

things not seen

the wind in the willows

the call of the wild

the secret garden

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk 

is...

chock-full (adjective) 1. full to the limit

tub of glass

i'm the only one

who sees you

the only one

who cares

i listen to 

your heartbeat

as you look at me

and stare

i know you want

to leave 

that small salt water tub

but what am i to do?

you're not a 

little cub

way too big to carry

or tuck you in my purse

and if i got you home

my family would think 

they're cursed

i'm sorry to say

my sweet, sweet friend

i have to let 

you be

to swim along

the smooth, clear glass

so far away

from free

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revolting rhymes

Revolting Rhymes

By Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Synopsis from Goodreads: Do you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after, and that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf? Think again! Premier storyteller Roald Dahl twists the fate of six favorite fairy tales, in this picture book edition with vibrant new cover art by Quentin Blake. Fairy tales have never been more revolting! 


What I think: Roald Dahl is one of my very favorite writers and this collection of fairy tales had me laughing out loud.  My particular favorite is Dahl's version of Cinderella.  Instead of marrying the prince, she ends up with "a simple jam-maker by trade/ who sold good home-made marmalade/their house was filled with smiles and laughter/ and they were happy ever after."

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

murky (adjective) 1. characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by overhanging fog or smoke

lacma

I just went to see the Rodarte exhibit at LACMA. 

The collection of dresses was stunning.

What wonderful colors!