Pamela Schloesser Canepa's Blog, page 31

Weekend Coffee Share. Where I am

Welcome to my Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer. Today was a green tea day for me, and very much a rest and restore day. Yesterday after work, I got a cold tea at Starbucks and sat outside, since the air was breezy and nice for a change. Their inside seating was closed … Continue reading "Weekend Coffee Share. Where I am"

Weekend Coffee Share, Change for the Better

Welcome to my Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer! It’s a coffee day, half-caff, that is. It is Sunday and I’m almost ready for church, multi-tasking with a million coffee-inspired ideas in my head that don’t all relate to where I’m going this morning. Okay, some of them do, but I am seriously … Continue reading "Weekend Coffee Share, Change for the Better"

Get a free taste of my Detours in Time series! #free #prequel

Free for a limited time! A prequel to Detours in Time, this 29 page short story has a hint of romance and sci-fi flair. A scientist learns that a distraction in female form might be just the motivation he needs to make a breakthrough discovery… “Awesome storytelling and storyline!”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQL5NNM To accompany the above deal, I’ve … Continue reading "Get a free taste of my Detours in Time series! #free #prequel"

Weekend Coffee Share, Our Selves.

Welcome to my Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer. Grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair; Bixby and I are getting philosophical today over green matcha tea. It’s a hot and muggy day, so the A/C is on and the sunlight peeks through my blinds. I’m tired of always talking about … Continue reading "Weekend Coffee Share, Our Selves."

Made of Cast Iron

You were once a wee one How you needed me, needed love I nurtured you the best I could Encouraged you to grow into your own You were an active little boy Who loved mud and chasing birds How those legs would move! Then one day, they grew long, You seemed awkward, but kept growing … Continue reading "Made of Cast Iron"

Weekend Coffee Share, Outlook Adjust

Welcome to my Weekend Coffee Share, hosted by Natalie the Explorer. It’s nice and sunny, and I’ve imbibed cold green tea today. Bixby is at my feet, and Indie Folk music is playing, a calm, light atmosphere. Bixby had his end of summer haircut and is cute as always… I’ve been back at school for … Continue reading "Weekend Coffee Share, Outlook Adjust"

Navigating Special Family Dynamics

When you have a family member who is ill, you try to help them. You have to accept the reality of their illness, even though sometimes, they won’t. If it is your child, you must get over the self-blame. I’ve read many books on mental illness, alcoholism, and recently, the book I’m Not Sick, I … Continue reading "Navigating Special Family Dynamics"

Sunny Day Gratitude. #poetry

(C) 2021 Thank you, Lord, for the ability to sleepAnd wake to a beautiful dayI learned not to fret that yesterday was gray,I took care of business and rested,So today I could play.Thank you for the daily chance to make a difference and show loveIn what I do or say.I may not be a hero, … Continue reading "Sunny Day Gratitude. #poetry"

Weekend Coffee Share, Home

Welcome to my Weekend Coffee Share,  hosted by Natalie the Explorer.  The drink for me is green tea today, and the background music is peaceful ambient. Actually, Saturday got away from me; I started this post yesterday but was quite finished until this Sunday morning. Bear with me please! There is some good to share. … Continue reading "Weekend Coffee Share, Home"

The Alpaca “Shag.” #RDP

In what is sounding like a peaceful, ambient track in my head, I’m remembering my day in upstate New York at the Lazy Acres alpaca farm. The tour is one hour and starts with loads of facts about the raising of these lovely animals as well as a tour of the shearing areas and barns … Continue reading "The Alpaca “Shag.” #RDP"