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Journaling since 1974. I'm an artist, book lady, and quilter living at the beach with a car guy. We wait out the pandemic in our little condo above the beach. Having been homeless in the 70's, the car guy and I truly appreciate where we are today. All entries are copyrighted under the author's legal name under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported. © Copyright 1974-2021.
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Saving Reality in Postcards 4
“Go, go, go, said the bird: human kind cannot bear very much reality.” ts elliot It’s that time of year again. My reality is backed up here, and there, and over there too. All life really liv...
Friends are Treasures in Postcards 4
My Very best friend. I swim with her every morning and we talk, talk, talk… I met her first in the 1960’s. Her friend special. Himself: Yesterday was 0530 to 2100. He’s savin...
Illustrated Delightful Holidays in Postcards 4
Three sisters: Milaka, Amber, and Margot all together unsupervised. They kindly shared their pictures with me…and I thank you. Milaka with her brother Zali…with his youngest child. A pa...
A Family Surprise in Postcards 4
The Hawkins brother and sisters in 2013. Margot and Milaka Christmas. I kept my mouth so glued shut about the upcoming surprise that even George didn’t know til the last minute. Granddaughter ...
A Busy Happy Year in Postcards 4
At Comic Con. It’s been a busy year here…filled with small trips, conventions, and volunteer work. We even had fun. We mixed sickness with work and smiling. G had an inflamed stomach and t...
Saturday, Sunday, Monday in Postcards 4
Holiday vee-hickles at Christmas Lights….the Christmas Store. Every day there’s a little holiday stuff here and over there too. Some are secret. I don’t keep secrets well, but it’s my job ...
Our Favorite Family Dessert in Postcards 4
My mother said that her mother got this recipe from a member of her bridge club….probably around 1910. It’s been a family favorite ever since. Make a day ahead. Buy Nabisco Famous Chocolate w...
Bits, Orts, Smalls, and Smiles (edit) in Postcards 4
Duck’s Tree. • Party season is here. Last week was his office party. This week the Auto Museum is having their party – with gift exchange, and the following day is our desert party. I’m be...
"Jingle" in Postcards 4
Zoe, G and Mage waiting for the theater doors to Open. Himself: Friday night: We enjoyed the office party two hours up the coast. A good chance to network and talk to the bosses. G is now...
Absent Friends in Postcards 4
At Margot’s High School Graduation…Frankie to the left. Christmas cards…I send few out now. My handwriting is illegible, and my hands grow very tired quickly. One of the cards I always sen...
Flocking in Postcards 4
As I head to the pool every morning, there’s a large flock of pigeons being flown right overhead. As one, they circle round and round…a thousand of them. I’m mesmerized, and I’m fascinated by ...
A 1972 Ford LTD in Postcards 4
Top of the line. Who knew this station wagon would inspire hours of stories. Instead of the red and white Ford station wagon, I got to keep company with a 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire this nig...
The Little Things in Postcards 4
Captain Poolie, Director of the Automotive Museum. It’s a morning of small things before a big night. The car needs gas, we bought a too-young present for Zoe, I want to put the sheets away,...
World AIDS Day 2016 in Postcards 4
…never forget. Telling the story of how Dotty made this Quilt Panel for the AIDS Quilt. There were several small pieces of muslin that AIDS Walk participants had signed. They hung around for ...
NoMoJo 2016 in Postcards 4
Early Hardbound Journals. My first journals were in small sketchbooks, now they live on assorted hard drives and discs. My next goal is to find a home for all these falling apart journals. ...
One Word in Postcards 4
Here’s a time filler for you from my youngest daughter. USING ONLY ONE WORD! It’s not as easy as you think! Where is your cell phone? Backpack Your hair? Grey Your dad? dead Your other half? Ga...
"Decored" in Postcards 4
We are “décored” I announce with a smile. The old cookie tray is filled with tops for ornaments I have broken. I saved these over a great many years. Imagine how many ornaments that might be...
Balls in Postcards 4
We puttered away the morning and accomplished little. It was really nice. Toward noon, it was out to breakfast, an omelet for G and one pancake for me, then off he went to work. While he work...
Success Here in Postcards 4
Trying to discard ornaments. I am a total failure at discarding Christmas ornaments. We did get one box ready to go out…but will hold it until next year. The shop still has too many unsold th...
A Quiet Thanksgiving in Postcards 4
Thank you for being my friends dear readers. I’m thankful we have you in our lives; you make us better people. We puttered our day away yesterday. Christmas boxes came down, and I spent an hou...
Thanksgiving to You All in Postcards 4
November 24, 2016 We are filled with gratitude and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
Busy Weekend in Postcards 4
Taco’s for a 32nd Birthday. For me, there are two Fridays this week…today and two days from now. Today is a book day, and the actual Friday is a sale day…”Gobble Up The Savings.” 25% off eve...
Meditative Cold-Brain in Postcards 4
I’m enjoying sharing odd videos with you this NoJoMo month. The videos aren’t just for my amusement, but are also a result of common-cold-brain here. Then again, this one is delightfully medit...
Fighting Back in Postcards 4
<iframe width="750" height="450" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> G Captain tells us, “In September, the Ocean Warrior, rumored to cost $12 million, departed Antal...
Changes in Postcards 4
<iframe width="696" height="392" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> How one small action can change a world and put it back in balance. Himself: Stayed home y...
