The violet-shaded glasses slide down my nose again. The tumbler slips from my fingers. Drops. Shatters. The sound is muffled, almost nothing.shelley Burbank Seed-pearls of condensation make the glass slippery, dangerous, sly.I push violet-colored shades up the bridge of my nose where…
I've figured out why I'm having such a hard time transitioning from social media posts to website posts. It's so much more complicated! shelley Burbank I've figured out why I'm having such a hard time transitioning from social media posts to website…
Dorothy had her slippers. I have my Chromebook. Lately, I've been immersed in the Land of Oz. Let me share a little bit of my journey with you. Writer's BrainI don't know about other writers, but if I spend too much time…
This week, I write about how I'm going to be working at an upcoming education conference and the very invasive "health & safety" requirements for entrance into the event. Has it been awhile since you've attended an in-person conference or event? Me,…
This weekend, Hubby and I traveled up to San Luis Obispo, known affectionately by the locals as SLO, with a couple of foodie friends. We ate well. We visited two wineries for tastings. We took a leisurely train (and one bus) to…
Every so often I come across a book that not only speaks to the very concerns with which I am most engaged at the moment but also bounces me off in a completely unexpected direction. Read on to hear how David Brooks's…
When you find yourself distracted and upset by the outside world, sometimes there's nothing better than picking up a couple of hefty needles and a skein of soft, bright, bulky yarn. Read on to hear about how a simple knit stitch project…
Hello, Lovelies!With things opening back up (finally) and spring in the air, Hubby and I decided to take a brief overnight trip up to Palm Springs. We'd heard about it, but really didn't know what to expect. Turns out, it was Modernism…
"Out of clutter find simplicity. From discord find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" --Albert Einstein Every so often, the need to simplify, downsize, and clarify, grabs hold of me and I become a whirling dervish of activity: selling tableware,…
Just for you, my dear readers, a Valentine's Day short story with a happy ending.XOXO, Shelley SOMETHING SPARKLY IN A LITTLE VELVET BOX********“I have bad news.” Henley’s voice faded in and out, the cell service in that part of Florida spotty. I pressed…