Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Choreography

    Choreographing your life through art and dance. Continue reading

  • Dreaming

    The inspiration for this essay came from a comment on the Purple Ink list group, to wit: I dream in colour when it suits me. To which I responded, "Does this mean you also dream in black and white when it suits?" And then I was inspired to write this: Continue reading

  • The Power to Say Yes

    I went to our local Large Hardware Emporium yesterday morning to return some of the remodeling supplies we won't be using in our dining room remodeling job — specifically nine pieces of pre-cut pre-fab baseboard molding in the "other" style than the one we decided to install. These were worth the trip to return —… Continue reading

  • Linoleum, Carpet, Wood, or Tile?

    There’s something about wood. I love wood — wood floors; wood furniture; unpainted, unvarnished, lightly treated (oiled) wood. Continue reading

  • Treasures 2004_08

    Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, things that make me feel happy or thankful or interested, things that are worth remembering. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. I gather my treasures through out the week. Please feel free to start your own lists of Treasures on your own weblog or… Continue reading

  • Art Journals

    If you’re interested in journals, especially in art journals, I’ve found some great sites to recommend. Continue reading

  • A Little Bit Crazy

    [ Today's writing prompt from Purple Ink, an eList for Journallers. If you keep an online (or offline) journal, consider joining Purple Ink. ] Part of being sane, is being a little bit crazy.     — Janet Long List the ways you are just a little bit crazy. Continue reading

  • Harry and Harriet do Baseboard Molding

    Harry did most of the work this time. We've almost got the kitchen and dining room project finished. There's one strip of molding under the sink (toe space) and the part behind the fridge to do yet. Actually, the part behind the fridge was done first, but we decided to change the style of molding… Continue reading

  • Breaking the Rules

    [ Today's writing prompt from Purple Ink, an eList for Journallers. If you keep an online (or offline) journal, consider joining Purple Ink. ] List 20 rules you've broken. Continue reading

  • The Magnificent Truth

    [ Today's writing prompt from Purple Ink, an eList for Journallers. If you keep an online (or offline) journal, consider joining Purple Ink. ] Every night at bedtime, say this prayer: God, help me accept the truth about myself, no matter how magnificent it is.     — Rhonda Hull, Ph.D. What is the magnificent… Continue reading