Here we go. Steps average = 4,593. Worse than last week, better than the week before. Sigh. I didn't have a big step day this last weekend so that doesn't help. I haven't been to the gym this week at all. I have gotten on the scale some though, and am a bit dismayed to … Continue reading FFF 12-14-18
Author: olivia
A Random Post
Disclaimer: This is a random post that doesn't have anything to do with anything anyone else has posted. One of the things I notice at the holidays is how hard it is when you don't have money. Actually it's hard anytime. We judge people based on financial factors. in all kinds of ways. I'm really … Continue reading A Random Post
A New Goal
Just popping in to say - I have a new goal. I'm going to write this story living in my head, and I'm going to do it by writing at least 1,000 words every week until it's done. Now - those of you who have done that November Na-No-Wri-Mo thing are free to sneer at … Continue reading A New Goal
After: Chapter 1
One Year Later... She wouldn't have remembered that this was the anniversary except for Facebook. But the memory popped up on there, "One year ago today..." and there was the image she posted that day. It read: She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. … Continue reading After: Chapter 1
After: A BDSM Fantasy
Introduction He had left her. Ada didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This was totally unexpected. Not all bad, of course. Not all bad. Financially, she would be ok. They didn't have children together, so that wasn't an issue. Her children, both grown and on their own, might miss him at Christmas and birthday … Continue reading After: A BDSM Fantasy
FFF 12-7
It's Friday! Yay! Although - I have class all weekend. So it's not like I'm going into a celebratory weekend. But still. AND here's some good news - my 7 day average for steps is 6,219! That's almost at my goal of 7,000, so all I have to do now is keep up the good … Continue reading FFF 12-7
It’s Cookie Time!!
The 9th Annual Great On-line Cookie Exchange Extravaganza!! This is one of my favorite events of the year. Sharing recipes with this community of bloggers is always interesting and fun. I love to find a recipe to share and then run around and look at everyone else's. Traditionally, I like to share a recipe that … Continue reading It’s Cookie Time!!
FFF 11-30 – on Saturday, 12-1
I've been sick, still, for a whole 'nother week,. I finally called my doctor back and told her I was getting worse rather than better. I had managed to keep working, but she felt tired and crappy. She prescribed some antibiotics, which is apparently what I needed. Anyhow, I left the house yesterday for the … Continue reading FFF 11-30 – on Saturday, 12-1
FFF – 11-23
We celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, including acknowledging the genocide of indigenous people which underlies the establishment of this country. Then we had a Thanksgiving feast and appreciated each other and the bounty in our lives. It was just the 5 of us - me and Sir, my daughter and the grands - but we had a … Continue reading FFF – 11-23
Cookies!!
The Great Online Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Turns Eight! It's back! Jz's famous cookie exchange! It's easy and fun and everyone's invited! And it's not just cookies. Share your recipe for any yummy holiday deliciousness. I can't believe Jz's been doing this for 8 years. Wowza. It's become a lovely part of my own Christmas tradition. … Continue reading Cookies!!
Olivia 