Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It's supposed to be a cool art colony, and I've always meant to check it out. Further afield, but still nearby, in terms of countries, is Canada. I am a shameless American who has never been to visit the northern neighbors. Not … Continue reading A place I haven’t visited…
Author: RUNNING ON ASHES
Welcome to the latest generation of RUNNING ON ASHES. When I started this blog, the ASHES were a reference to all the energy I'd burned up to then, that was behind me. Latebloomer Resurrection. Later on, it ALSO became an eerily appropriate reference to my dad passing. NOW, my mom is gone too, so it's just plain creepy. That said, I'm too lazy to change it. And I'm still here.... running on all these ashes.
Five-Ingredient Recipe for Fun:
Any idea or observation that switches the monotony of the moment or day An external agent that kickstarts the entertainment in your brain (eg., books, music, alcohol, etc.). Use your judgement. Try not to be excessive or you can end up ruining the fun. Add … Continue reading Five-Ingredient Recipe for Fun:
I wish my pet would just understand…
First of all, who writes these prompts? Don't they know not everyone has a pet, or wants everyone to know what their first name is? ha. I do not have a pet, and the reason is that I go away periodically and feel it would be unfair … Continue reading I wish my pet would just understand…
Dream Job?
The phrase "Dream Job" is an oxymoron. A job is something you have to do in order to get something so that you don't lose everything. It's not necessarily part of how a person would craft their Dream Life...that's another concept altogether. So, no dream job … Continue reading Dream Job?
Things that go into making a good leader..
I am in no way equipped to answer this question, personally. I have no real experience in being a leader of any sort, nor do I aspire to. I can speak from observation, though. A good leader knows why they're there, and why they're not. … Continue reading Things that go into making a good leader..
Things I would un-invent if I could…
Heavy artillery, Tanks, Bombs, Guns (except water pistols) Any torture device ever created....although someone would invent another, and another... Fake nails, Fake eyelashes Productivity Monitors Packaged Cigarettes Deadly Synthetic Drugs The 24-hour News Cycle Paul McCartney's Holiday Hit, "Simply Haaaaaaving a Wonderful Christmas Time" Flavored … Continue reading Things I would un-invent if I could…
Places I’ve felt loved…
Sorry to morph the example into examples, but it just feels right... On the phone with old friends who are still in my life, despite being miles away. Looking at pictures of either parent, both of whom I've lost, and that love is ETERNAL. On … Continue reading Places I’ve felt loved…
Clutter!
Clutter is one of the most significant markers of modern life. It is a relatively new phenomenon that our ancestors didn't have to deal with because...they had less stuff. I learned in an Anthropology class years ago that your average prehistoric person could fit everything … Continue reading Clutter!
I don’t rate animals, but…
The truth is that there are only a few animals I dislike or hate, and I won't mention them here. As for the rest, they're all cool in their own way. When I saw this question, I despaired because my mind instantly went blank. Then, … Continue reading I don’t rate animals, but…
Online Communication Style
When I first read the question, I thought of how I, personally, approach online communication. This had me thinking about the interpersonal side of the matter. When I scanned a few of the given answers, though, I realized others had really taken it to mean … Continue reading Online Communication Style
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