Author Archives: Joan MS Durrin

I couldn’t put her paw print casting back into the Christmas tub with the rest of the ornaments. It rested on this countertop. Then I moved it to a different spot. Finally, the casting landed on my work station. Inside the secure baggy holds the final physical print my dog made on this planet. I’veContinue reading “Tangible Object may Crumbling Away, #SOL20 #31/31”

I’ve been waiting for you! Some say the sign for spring is the daffodils. I believe it’s the Monarch caterpillar. It’s been a busy day for the most part. I’ve cleaned my closet, detailed the inside of my car, and trimmed some plants, among other chores. The best part though, was discovering you. I’ve wantedContinue reading “Hello Spring #SOL20 #30/31”

“Oh, thank goodness,” I mumbled to myself, “I got a story!” I haven’t been blogging. I haven’t felt a story lately, not one that makes you smile and feel good (for me). Everything changed 5 minutes ago. I read an email and something caught my eye. I know that symbol. Yet it still took aContinue reading “Day 9 #SOL20 #26/31”

She takes her position in the back seat. Before I shut the door, her front paws planted on the armrest, and her toenails hold her place in the back. As we move down the road, her slobber smudges all over the window. The rear seat safety windows are barely enough for her head to hangContinue reading “Springtime #SOL20 #21/31”

Things are so different. I really don’t know what to write about, or maybe I’m not feeling the connections to my stories. It seems like a struggle to keep the routines I did before March 13th alive. As spring came closer than before, I picked up my exercise routines. Things were falling back into place.Continue reading “Week 1 #SOL20 #19/31”

My bottom is flat

It was my first time in a grocery store in a while. I didn’t go to my go-to-store. It’s too small. It’s too crowded on what was once known as an ordinary day. Tomorrow’s St. Paddy’s Day. I must have the traditional corned beef and cabbage (potatoes, carrots & onions too). That’s all I wanted.Continue reading “A Gem in the Rough #SOL20 #16/31”

Just now I heard…do not report to work. It’s been a waiting game all day. It’s a crazy day…short slice. But I’ve been thinking of you! Be Safe, Stay Healthy, wash your hands singing the ABC song!

Early to bed means early to rise. I’m not sure I appreciated this on a Saturday morning. Emotionally exhausted yesterday, I did just that. This morning I woke up early. No surprise. As I drank some coffee, I caught a glimpse of my nails. The pretty pink ‘nail polish’ had worn out its welcome. ThereContinue reading “‘Water You Up To?’ #SOL20 #14/31”

Things are going to be a bit different. I wonder for how long? It was rough today. A plethora of events caused this day to begin with a bumpy start, and it continued throughout the day. I tried hard to keep it positive. It didn’t work. Two kiddos were ready to record our first podcast.Continue reading “Unfamiliar Territory #SOL20 #13/31”