Do you pay attention to the furniture you see on the sides of the highways? I first started noting couch cushions, wondering why the people with the couch didn’t come back to get it. I realized that the world (or at least Texas) must be filled with couches missing a cushion. How uncomfortable that must … Continue reading Sad Sofa
Author: musingsbymissy
We think we have time
My friend died yesterday. After six years of fighting just to breathe, she was set free. Kim was one of the most vibrant women I have known. People throw around the term “She lit up the room,” but Kim really did. She was funny and kind and smart and all of the in-between. You can … Continue reading We think we have time
Opportunity
My mother had an appointment with a cardiologist this morning. As I was a bit early, I went to sit down to wait for my mom to arrive. As I was looking for a place to sit, I passed a woman and caught her lovely scent. I have a very sensitive sense of smell so … Continue reading Opportunity
The Unexpected Triumph Of The Mouse King
You’ve likely heard the story of the Nutcracker. Originally Clara’s dream of a Nutcracker Prince who battles a Mouse King with seven heads was based on “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A Hoffman. Alexander Dumas, a well-known French author revised the story and that is what Marius Petipa chose to choreograph … Continue reading The Unexpected Triumph Of The Mouse King