Tag Archives: musings of the amusing muse
Fancy Coffee Friday: Nurishment
I am a fan of the literary magazine, The Sun, which is ad-free and runs a variety of features from interviews to “Readers Write.” Once in a while, I think I should submit something for publication, but the thought passes.
Fancy Coffee Friday: Too Thin
Today’s society tells us that we can “do it all”, “have it all” if we want it bad enough, and we can succeed in attaining our every whim and desire if we just hustle enough. But what if we can’t? … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: Solitude
Last Saturday I awoke to the sound of the radio announcer on WPR saying, “…and next we will hear the second act….” It was 5 AM, and I had yoga in a few hours. It was time to enjoy some … Continue reading
Fancy Frappuccino Friday: Formative Years – The Music
The other day, in conversation with a friend about music, I opined that I was confident that my very eclectic taste in music was heavily influenced by my brother when we were growing up. While he was not the only … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: So Far
I turned 43 on Tuesday, not “29 again”, because hey – I’ve made it to 43! Lots of people in the world don’t, so I feel I should celebrate the milestone. It’s a lot of years and over the years, … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: That’s a Wrap
Statement of fact: February has been a shit month.
Fancy Coffee Friday: Septic Tanks and Sycamores
How about that weather?! The last two weeks have been a real roller coaster ride here in Southern Wisconsin. We went from -45°F air temps to nearly 40°F in a span of 36 hours only to freeze again. That kind … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: You Asked
At some point over the life of this blog, I asked readers what they would like to know about yours truly. There were a few takers and with good intentions, I wrote these questions down and promptly misplaced them. Thankfully, … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: The Little Things
The other weekend, Mr. Muse and I were running errands here, there, and everywhere, which included the grocery store. It was a rather busy day, and there were people and carts everywhere! But, as we turned into the aisle housing … Continue reading
Fancy Coffee Friday: That’s A Wrap
If I were a good, reliable blogger, I’d have written something and gotten it posted and in your inbox at 5 AM this morning. But, as I mentioned last week, I’m not a good blogger. I’m a well-intentioned one though, … Continue reading