Author Archives: sharonogle

Recently, over Thanksgiving I was informed there is a new game in town. Elf on the Shelf. When I voiced my confusion over this idea, I was met with a cacophony of “What! You’ve never heard of Elf on the … Continue reading →

Here I sit, December 1, 2016, on the first day of a 30 day writing challenge.  I’m reviewing my failed, okay that’s too harsh, “less than stellar” blog site. I haven’t really had any new content in years, haven’t even … Continue reading →

How would you describe an athlete? My dictionary app on my IPhone defines it as: “a person trained or gifted in exercises involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise or game requiring physical skill.  So, … Continue reading →

My world has been surrounded lately by lots of talk about ghosts, mediums, psychics… well you get the idea.  Mostly the discussions have been dealing with one question, “Well, are they or aren’t they?”  You know, real. If you spend … Continue reading →

Now, that’s a headline that will either cause you to eagerly click on the link and see what the latest miracle is, or make you scroll on by, mumbling about the bible thumping crazies out there only re-affirming your non-belief.  … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard that expression, “If you fall off the horse, ya gotta just get right back on again.”  What about if the horse is big and wild and scary?  This is how I would describe my latest distraction, Internet … Continue reading →

 I did it.  What is it I did, you say?  I threw the dog’s ball from the top of my bed, 30 feet down the hall, over the bench and into her water dish.  Yes, I know, quite an accomplishment. … Continue reading →

I’ve written only 4 blog posts this year, logged 28,000 miles on my car, spent over $3000 in gas and gained 20lbs.  And tomorrow I’ll drive 3 hours one way for my last appointment in Medicare supplement sales.  The last year-plus … Continue reading →

We all have those moments where we think, “Gee that was a bonehead move.”  Okay, well I have those moments where I think, “gee, that was a bonehead move.”  Over the years, I’ve learned to laugh at myself, and to not … Continue reading →