Category Archives: Summer

Too hot, too humid, between Jun 21st and September 22nd, most years.

Sweet Dreams Are Made of Thirty-Five Years

Posted on September 9, 2018 by mossjon314159

It’s a Sunday afternoon. I’m depressing myself streaming tragic dramas while consuming dark chocolate and Chianti. Midway through my third creepy twisted love triangle, I found myself distracted and unfocused, missing entire scenes of the movie. I remembered something I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from History? — L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website

Posted on June 21, 2018 by mossjon314159

Once upon a time, I was the staff director of a Congressman’s office. He was a Republican. At that time, the Democrats held an overwhelming majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. 354 more words via Lessons from … Continue reading →

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Zo ExZited

Posted on June 5, 2018 by mossjon314159

Last night, after walking and feeding the dogs, I let them out into the back yard as the sun was setting. Since the wind had died completely and the light was that perfect golden twilight time, I took a few … Continue reading →

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Summer Patio Container Gardening

Posted on May 27, 2018 by mossjon314159

We haven’t tried our hands at gardening for a couple of years. Our raised bed has been overtaken by oak and maple tree saplings which are now taller than me; as well as leftover containers, fencing and tomato cages from … Continue reading →

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Daughter Featured at Contralto Corner

Posted on April 5, 2018 by mossjon314159

This post at Contralto Corner featuring my daughter became the high point of my evening. I really need a Spring/Summer home in the Pacific Northwest so I can enjoy her live performances in person this season, or any season for … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fun Friday

Posted on August 26, 2017 by mossjon314159

I knew going into Friday I would have a very long day ahead of me. I had errands I needed to run first thing in the morning, so I planned to be late to work.  I stayed up past my … Continue reading →

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The Slow Burn May Be Heating Up

Posted on July 26, 2017 by mossjon314159

Modesitt is preaching to my choir again: … minorities, women, and others affected by the history and legacy of racial and gender discrimination. They’re tired of endlessly waiting for equality, and with ethnic, racial, and gender discrimination continuing, those feeling … Continue reading →

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A Mid-Summer Night’s Streaming

Posted on July 21, 2017 by mossjon314159

This past week I took a break from watching movies I’d requested through my local library (see my previous post about dumping my Netflix DVD subscription) and switched to streaming two new (to us) science fiction series via Amazon Prime. … Continue reading →

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WorldCon Withdrawals

Posted on August 22, 2016 by mossjon314159

Despite what my husband thinks, I have not over-dosed on science fiction since last Wednesday when the 74th World Science Fiction Convention (commonly referred to as WorldCon) arrived for the second time in Kansas City, Missouri.  MidAmeriCon II ended yesterday … Continue reading →

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Grande Finale to a Grand Weekend

Posted on August 1, 2016 by mossjon314159

I’m amazed at how much I accomplished this past weekend, especially considering my husband had major surgery less than three weeks ago. Friday Evening Friday night was our first venture out on a ‘date’ since the surgery.  I signed up … Continue reading →

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