It was a beautiful summer day. The grass seemed like deeper green; the sky was deep blue with fluffy white clouds (Presque Isle Sky!). Just a slight breeze. After breakfast I went down to L&L Fleatique and just walked around. Saw lots of interesting things but nothing motivated me to purchase. I even went straight home and didn’t stop at the store. Amazing.
The sunny, bright day inspired me to clean thoroughly, which I spent all day doing. I was finished about 7pm, and THEN ran quick over to Walmart to pick up a picture from the one-hour photo center. I wanted the one of Chrissy by the sunflower to put in a frame on my bookcase. The only photo I need framed now is Chase – the other four photos are a unique photo or milestone event. So I’m waiting for Chase to be unique! (Did I really say that???)
I did pick up a bag of M&M’s – it’s the first time since May that I haven’t had red/white/blue M&M’s in my bowl!
Just as I was finishing up cleaning it began to totally pour down rain. I could almost not see past the deck. But suddenly the sun came out and there was a rainbow! It faded quickly but I did get a few photos. There was another one when I was driving to Walmart but I couldn’t take a picture while I was driving.
I am a judge for the Flash Fiction contest for Ligonier Valley Writers this year, along with two other people. We have to read 58 stories, score them, and then submit the results to the administrator. She will calculate the scores and send us back the names of the top 15, and we have to pick the top 10, in order. I’ve already read 10 of them (Flash fiction is 1000 words or less) and I’m sad to say that only one was even worth reading. I think they need a younger, more ‘in touch’ judge than me for this. I just can’t wrap my head around these stories. This should be interesting!
Flash Fiction Contest: (mermaids, selkies, and water dwellers)
I was going to watch the newest movie on Hallmark with Paul Campbell, but I got home after it started. I don’t want to spoil it having missed the beginning, so I’m watching a different channel. Next will be supper. I changed bed sheets and washed three loads of laundry in addition to cleaning and errands!
Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston
August 20 – Did you ever make a purchase that you later regretted? “Nothing ‘big.’ I bought a lot of small items like irons, food processor, stationery bike, etc. Always think before you buy any large, expensive item.” Great advise!
Calendar inspiration – Everything looks different with time & experience. Consider a new viewpoint on a familiar topic.
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TOMORROW August 21st is:
Tomorrow is going to be ironing and wash the car day. Two great reasons to celebrate — when the chores are done. Have a beautiful day in the house of the Lord. God bless…
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