Whatnot Wednesday & CFFC Vintage Food Market Photos

October 22, 2025 Hello, everyone. Welcome to Whatnot Wednesday.  I hope your week has been good so far.  It wouldn’t be a “Whatnot” without the Scoobies.  Although, those two cats are being lazy today.  This year, Daphne has taken to occupying the hammock that’s beside my desk-chair whenever I work at the computer. That’s her … More Whatnot Wednesday & CFFC Vintage Food Market Photos

Whatnot Wednesday: Creativity Challenge, Apples, #Cats, & Slang

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Video above is the Talking Apple Trees scene from The Wizard of Oz “No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.”― Carl Jung Whatnot Wednesday Fellow author D. L. (Denise) Finn has been hosting a monthly creativity challenge for poets.  I have no skills … More Whatnot Wednesday: Creativity Challenge, Apples, #Cats, & Slang

Whatnot Wednesday: Scoobies Argue / #ThursdayDoors Inspiration Selections

Wednesday, April 17, 2025 Whatnot Wednesday Special thanks to author Teri Polen for reading A Peril in the Vines and mentioning it in her post this morning! Whatnot with the Scoobies Velma: Don’t get me started, Daphne.  Jinkies!  The one with the goat is best.  Agree with me or else! Daphne:  Jeepers!  Where’s your species … More Whatnot Wednesday: Scoobies Argue / #ThursdayDoors Inspiration Selections

Whatnot Wednesday Inspiration / #ThursdayDoors help me choose

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Velma: Haha!  I’ve got the hammock! Daphne:  Suit yourself. That string is going to start moving on its own just like the furry bird does — and I’m going to be here to grab it. Velma:  Yummy Human is playing with pictures again.  Do you think she’ll stop to play with … More Whatnot Wednesday Inspiration / #ThursdayDoors help me choose

Whatnot Wednesday: Art/Inventions & #ThursdayDoors: Cornelis Drebbel

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Hello, all.  This post is a hodgepodge of things about one of my favorite inventors, Cornelis Drebbel.  Born in Alkmaar, Holland, but famous throughout Europe and the UK during the 1600s.  Since I usually only post twice per week, we have both Whatnots and Doors. Whatnot Wednesday I first “encountered” Cornelis … More Whatnot Wednesday: Art/Inventions & #ThursdayDoors: Cornelis Drebbel

Whatnot Wednesday —Smalltalk & Big #ThursdayDoors

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Hello, one and all.  welcome to both Wednesday and Thursday.  My main “whatnot” for today is small talk.  Put that on your backburner, let it simmer, and then I’m going to ask you a question.  Although first, here are the other whatnots. Whatnot Wednesday In writing news…  I’ve said this a … More Whatnot Wednesday —Smalltalk & Big #ThursdayDoors

Whatnot Wednesday: Have You Met Lulu?

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Hello, everyone. Today I have random whatnots about Lulu.  Have you met Lulu? She’s a wonderfully uninhibited flapper in the Diesel Era of the 1920s.  Whenever she’s around, you’re likely to hear the words “Don’t touch that, Lulu!” because she’s also very klutzy.  Lulu is also a great dancer.  She’s been … More Whatnot Wednesday: Have You Met Lulu?

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Automatic Doors

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Above, the Pointer Sisters perform “Automatic.” Hello, all.  To help us over the midweek hump, that’s a blast from the past (1984) with the Pointer Sisters.  I remembered the song, but never realized it was them.  The song was a great fit because I’ve been working on a Thursday Doors post … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Automatic Doors

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors, #TDWC: The Rabbit Hole

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Hello, all. Today I have a triple-duty post. This is about the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC), drawing, a short story, and whatnot! The door images that were provided for the TDWC truly are inspiration for all sorts of creativity.  Resa McConaghy‘s fabulous door above sent my imagination down a whimsical … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors, #TDWC: The Rabbit Hole

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Looking Out My Back Door

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Welcome to another double-duty post. This is about lawn work, classic rock and roll, and of course, whatnot! Let’s be honest.  My yard, front or back, looks awful.  Today I thought maybe I could just imagine seeing something fun out there.  So let’s set the tone with some music from Credence … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Looking Out My Back Door