PURPLE AND THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Seriously purple? Let me start off by saying that I do not feel purple. Not even violet or lavender. Mind you, no particular prejudice involved. I have no issues with purple. It is one of my favorites. But writing about it? As a subject? Purple, the color of bruises? The color under your eyes when … Continue reading PURPLE AND THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND PICK UP THE REMOTE – By TOM CURLEY

Ellin wrote a blog on that same topic as this. ANTIDOTES TO THE TRUMP BLUES.  We didn't plan on doing. it. We both came up with the same idea separately.  Two takes on the same theme. Last night my wife and I watched “Galaxy Quest.” It’s one of our favorite movies. We’ve seen it so … Continue reading PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND PICK UP THE REMOTE – By TOM CURLEY

ANTIDOTES TO THE TRUMP BLUES – BY ELLIN CURLEY

If you follow the news these days, you may not be the happiest of campers. In fact, many informed people are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression. A sense of impending doom coupled with abject helplessness. Unspecified dread and existential angst. The usual suggestion for combating these negative feelings, is to avoid the news. … Continue reading ANTIDOTES TO THE TRUMP BLUES – BY ELLIN CURLEY

APPLE BLOSSOMS & DAFFODILS

A Photo a Week Challenge: Spring It's not spring yet, not matter what the calendar says. I understand all about the tilt of the earth and angles of the sun, but it's cold out there. Cold, blowy, and the snow is still planning to melt. Any day now. So here's spring. Last year and seasons … Continue reading APPLE BLOSSOMS & DAFFODILS

CHRISTMAS CACTUS BLOOMING

MY FLOWER FOR THE DAY - A CHRISTMAS CACTUS, SPRING BLOOMING