I was raised to open the door for someone if his or her hands were full. I have walked through life, believing that we all were “raised” alike, but thanks to the countries division along the lines of science and politics, I realize that I was wrong. This holiday season is…
As Basura Cat sleeps upon my lap, as the drummer two doors down performs his nightly garage concert, as I read the news of today. I hope that you are doing okay. In the darkness of your thoughts, I hope that you are able to see light. In the midst…
Late last night, the news broke that President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have both tested positive for COVID-19. The world reacts with mixed emotions. It’s serious when someone contracts the virus, for there is nothing more precious and fleeting than one's health.
He’s a great kid, to me at this age; they’re all kids. He looks at life with a gentle heart. He wants to travel after High School, wants to feel the world. He wants to make a difference. Basura Cat knows my students, a great judge of character. For some…
I've been teaching on Zoom ~ then as the number of COVID-19 cases started to drop, started teaching in person at my home studio. I have a plexiglass divider between my students and me. We're at least 6 feet apart. It's okay, if once the student is seated, that they take off…
I got up this morning, to find all of today's music lessons cancelled ~ feeling without purpose, I went grocery shopping. It was there, that I found today's purpose. Of the things I was looking to fill, my heart was one. You've Asked Nothing ~ by me She was at…
I’m a stay at home kid since Covid-19 came to town, but today found myself out and about, shopping at Wal-Mart. The main reason for going, is Basura Cat has decided she doesn’t like any of her food, not the wet pate, the dry, the expensive special brand, nothing. I…
I just got off the phone with my good friend, 86 year old Ken, we talked of the world. He ended the conversation with these words, "I suggest you get a good bottle of Scotch, an expensive cigar and sit back and relax." Random Thoughts ~ by Katrina Curtiss 7/29/2020…
Some people feel more deeply than others, are more intuitive, perceptive, and more "filter less" than most. Social media has become a battleground of "experts" spouting misinformation, judgments and blatant hatred for so many things on so many levels. I humbly put before you, is we are all in this…
Some people say, “America, love it or leave it” I say, “American love it and try to change it.” Some people say, “Wait until November 4thand the virus will disappear” I say, “It’s a global pandemic you moron” Some people say, “If you say “All Lives Matter” you’re racist because…