I think this Phil Vassar song about the class valedictorian becoming a fashion model is every nerdy girl's dream. The title is a bit of a stretch for this blog post but tied with last week's post One about my struggles being the lonely girl in school it fits with this too. This week some… Continue reading Looking Good Carlene
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One
That's the official title of the Three Dog Night song fitting for the single people on Valentine's Day. While I'm not single and haven't been for two decades, I understand deeply the pain of being alone. From about age thirteen (i.e. seventh grade and my first crush) through twenty-one, Valentine's Day was the sick reminder… Continue reading One
Centerfold (But not an Engineer)
80s songs, It's A Wonderful Life, and Volkswagen. All things I love involving some combination of angels, wings, and engineers. OK, I only picked the song, so I could get a provocative title. While others are yammering on about racism by those who didn't love the Coca-Cola ad, I'm tackling sexism with a tongue cramped from… Continue reading Centerfold (But not an Engineer)
Safety Dance
I'm your classic overly cautious first born, but there's a time of year when I'm even more of a safety freak. It's fall and winter. That is, it's the period where an injury could sideline me for ski season. I love to downhill ski. So during this time of year, I carefully climb up and… Continue reading Safety Dance
Same Old Lang Syne
Yes, there's a soft spot in my heart for 70s and 80s folk music, so it's no surprise that I'd reference Dan Fogelberg. My first post of the new year seemed like a good time. As a recap of my year in reading, I set a goal to read or listen to 100 books. I… Continue reading Same Old Lang Syne
Loser
Or not. Saturday wrapped up November, or to us writer types, NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month or NaNo for short. To "win" NaNo, you must write 50K words by the end of November 30. I logged 46,287 words. Last year was my first year and the carrot to win was huge. Scrivener software for $20. I… Continue reading Loser
O Christmas Tree
Saturday we decorated for Christmas. My husband and I usually get a live tree or don’t get a tree at all. With a kindergartener and third grader, treeless doesn’t cut it anymore. We had a pre-lit tree sitting in our garage. While I love the smell of having a live tree, I have to say… Continue reading O Christmas Tree
Hurt So Good
This Indiana girl couldn't go too long without naming a John Cougar Mellencamp song. And that's exactly how my body feels. That awesome ache after a hard workout. I love it when God answers the little prayers in my life. It's the divine version of a father spoiling his daughter. In this case, a fitness… Continue reading Hurt So Good
Army Air Corps
That's the original title of "The Air Force" (Air Force hymn). You probably know the song, but as it's not in the public domain I can't use the lyrics here. This week's song title is to honor my favorite veteran, my grandfather, Archie Goodwin. He was in the Army Air Corps which would later become the… Continue reading Army Air Corps
It’s My Job
Like a true Parrothead, I'm referencing a Jimmy Buffett deep track and one of my favorite songs. It's about taking pride in your work whether you sing beach tunes or sweep floors. God instructs us to do the same. Work as working unto the Lord. The thing is my career has been anything but what… Continue reading It’s My Job
Gretchen E K Engel 