Silent Beauties
I’d like to introduce you to Silent Beauties, a friend I met on a *Mastodon. I enjoy our exchanges and therefore I’m pleased to share her blog, dedicated to her love of silent film. Glad me met!
Category: General Interest
For Love of Gabe
Earlier this year I began watching videos of Gabe, an autistic and nonverbal (now) thirteen-year-old, who immediately touched my heart with his love of music, his earnest smile and his kind eyes. It brought tears to my eyes each time I saw him “communicate” with his mother, Nikki and the few individuals he allows into his world, including his babysitter, Gaby, his grandfather, his physical trainer, and a new autistic friend.
How NOT to Speak Geek
Many of you are familiar with the old saying, “There’s a time and place for everything.” But, maybe we should coin a new phrase, “There’s a time and place for acronyms!” How many of you have had the “pleasure” to …
Phone etiquette, er, lack thereof
Cell phones have certainly been a blessing, but they have also become a great source of irritation….
Sorry for my absence
Well, it’s been a very long week. I was struck by the flu a week ago, Monday, and have been out of commission, since. Basically, living on the couch and doing lots of sleeping, reading, and watching cute animal videos on YouTube…
Rose Valley Winery
The other day, my husband and two of our besties, met at the Rose Valley Winery in West Branch, Michigan. What a lovely place to visit. As you will see from the photographs, it boasts an inviting atmosphere, with comfortable sofas situated around a gaming table…