Phoenix closed the door behind her, smiling to herself. That had been an unexpected surprise. Sir Simon. Interesting. She half danced out onto her balcony, humming softly to herself. Lunch tomorrow. Nice. She wanted to know more about him. It was late and she wanted to be up early, so she told the ocean good … Continue reading Run Away Part 4
Author: olivia
A Quote and Some Thoughts
This is a thing I forgot. In my search for the feel-good, I forgot this. “If you have looked hard at the manner of things, if you have surveyed the troubles of our time, and cannot discover a way forward, do not despair. Do better. Grieve: mount an altar to the sensuous feelings of loss … Continue reading A Quote and Some Thoughts
Post Vacation
Yes, it helped me reset. Yes, I feel better. It was not the best vacation I’ve ever had, and I was exhausted by the end of each day, but it was not the worst either. It was more like a series of mishaps and plans gone awry, an obstacle course of sorts, interwoven with delightful … Continue reading Post Vacation
Whining Time Again…
Grab your favorite cheese, some grapes, or apple and pear if you prefer. Maybe some fancy bread to go with it, I’ve got the whine covered. Welcome. Ok, this might sound weird, but I feel like a supporting character in the sit-com of my life. Or maybe it’s a family drama - some kind of … Continue reading Whining Time Again…
Run Away Part 3
"Are you sure you don't want another tapas?" Simon asked. Phoenix shook her head, "No, no, thank you, I've had three already - that's more than enough. It was so good. But it's getting late. I need to head back to my hotel." Simon nodded. "It is late and I've got an early morning tomorrow … Continue reading Run Away Part 3
Run Away Part 2
Phoenix walked the couple of blocks back to the condo she was renting. She figured she had a couple of hours to spend writing before she headed to her - her - she hesitated. What would she call this? Not a date. A - social event! Yes, that's what it was. A social event. Phoenix … Continue reading Run Away Part 2
Run Away
She was walking on the beach. It was all she ever really wanted to do these days. She had run away from home at last. Not far away, not so far that she wouldn't go home Sunday afternoon. But for now, she was here, and she didn't have to think about the inevitable. She'd been … Continue reading Run Away
More Musical Moments
Let's start with a little Hank Williams... "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." That's my theme song for tonight, and we'll see where I wander from here. https://youtu.be/4WXYjm74WFI Moving to "I'll Fly Away," with Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss... No, I don't actually think I'm headed for God's Celestial Shore, I just like the idea … Continue reading More Musical Moments
Just Streaking Through
No, not that kind of streaking... but I am just streaking through. It's been a really long day, and I've got no time for anything. But you know, I'm on a streak with my posts, so here's another one.
Music Potpourri
For your listening pleasure... https://youtu.be/3SL0oRcD7t0 I have the pandemic blues. So many things today just hurt my heart, watching my family suffer from the many varieties of loss that we swim in. Maybe I'm not a control freak, maybe I'm just acutely aware of all the things I can't control. https://youtu.be/pmQpYSBkwag Because ultimately it's always … Continue reading Music Potpourri
Olivia 