Welcome to RANT FRIDAY! Today’s rant is thanks to Leanne, of Weigh to Health, and her friend Becca, of Between Wander and Wonder, who wrote a beautiful post titled “I Am Guilty of Gymming While Fat.” Their posts spurred my own conversation today, and I think this type of discussion does best when as many … More Complimenting Fat People at the Gym (RANT FRIDAY!)
This was a muffled phrase heard frequently in the early years of our marriage, as one or the other of us would sneak attack. It’s been a long time since either of us have had the energy or ambition for pouncing, and the best effort these days is generally crop-dusting or cup-caking, followed by a giggle. … More Quit Sitting on My Head!
I saw I picked up some new followers recently. Welcome and thanks. I hope you enjoy the travel photos and random musings. Mondays I try to talk a little about my writing. Today’s post was inspired by a weekly photo challenge that WordPress created. Previously we’ve discussed defining moments, and you all blew me away … More The Hue of You: Manuscript Monday
What, or where, influences you? This is yesterday’s post, but we didn’t have internet, so I’ll just have to share Manuscript Monday on a Tuesday. I want to share a couple photos related to the section I’m revising now. It feels like I’ve been on the home stretch of this book forever, but hopefully all … More The Influence of a Vietnamese Temple
In other words, there is always something left to give, if I’m willing to make myself uncomfortable. Okay, so maybe taking my pants off doesn’t make me uncomfortable, and nobody wants to see me take my skivvies off, but you get the meaning. There is always something left to give. And there is no better … More If You Have Nothing to Give, Take Your Pants Off
I was born in Autumn in North America, September 25, 1856. Oh, wait… no. That was my great-great-grandfather’s birthday, as witnessed by this baby announcement card to my mom from her Gram Shorts. Let’s just say I was born sometime in the 1970’s. 😉 Before I get on with today’s post, I would like to … More Today is My Birthday
For the second time, we did not see any cheetah in Kruger National Park, a.k.a. “The Kruger”. Or…is it “the Kruger”? I love the way South Africans refer to it, particularly when they use “the”. I was trying to think of an equivalent in the states. We also drop the words “….National Park” off the … More The Marla and The Kurt Went to The Kruger Again and Saw 0 Cheetahs
If you’ve followed my blog long enough, you know that my way of dealing with stress is often music, and dancing. Not in public, but alone, where I can fill my ears with noise and my feet with space (I am kinda’ clumsy after all.) I gave you my pick-me-up playlist a year or so … More What DOES the Fox Say?
“Kindly note females are at risk whilst menstruating…” I’ll be honest, I hadn’t even read the waiver I was signing before going on a walk with a cheetah at the Lion Park, until they pointed out where I needed to add my initials. Like most release from liability forms here in South Africa, it’s generally … More I Had to Sign a Menstruation Waiver
First, let’s get one thing clear: I love South Africa. I’ve been told this is still the “honeymoon phase,” having only lived here now for 3 months of our two year contract, but I honestly don’t see it changing. Because that’s not who I am or how I view the world. It’s not a lack … More Cooking Favorite Recipes with South African Ingredients
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