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136. Changing the tune

March 9, 2021March 13, 2021 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Tuesday March 9 2021 On March 9, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a state of emergency after three (only 3!) individuals tested positive for COVID-19.donnatopia.com, Frog in a Hot Pot, March 31 2020 We're marking the one year anniversary of living in our New Normal world, which is really a kind of dodgy thing to … Continue reading 136. Changing the tune

132. Potatoes & Parts

February 25, 2021February 28, 2021 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ 1 Comment

Thursday February 25 2021 "No, really," I say. "Mr. Potato Head used to be just the parts. You had to supply the potato body, hence the name." "I don't remember that and I'm older than you," said my friend. There's a reason it's not called Mr. Tomato Head. "Well," I say. "I probably only remember … Continue reading 132. Potatoes & Parts

110. DOTUS

November 8, 2020November 22, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ 1 Comment

Sunday November 8 2020 It’s being projected, by the media at least, that the election results are a given. Sure, there are still a few ballot recounts and a handful of lawsuits being powered by the Trump train, but it’s not expected to change anything at this point. So it looks like we have a … Continue reading 110. DOTUS

101. Analog Memories

October 21, 2020November 19, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Wednesday October 21 2020 Growing up in the 1970’s with three available television channels wasn’t nearly as medieval as it seems as we look back to those days of analog. After all, if you had the bonus kid brother to serve as a ground to the rabbit-ears antenna, you could sometimes get a fourth channel: … Continue reading 101. Analog Memories

98. Is COVID-19 Ego-resistant?

October 2, 2020November 15, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Friday October 2 2020 Holy ‘rona, what a week, y'all. Ok, so first President Trump makes his nomination for a supreme court justice to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Against Justice Ginsburg’s wishes for everyone to wait until after the election, because Trump. Then there was the presidential debate, which was a cluster-fuck, can we all … Continue reading 98. Is COVID-19 Ego-resistant?

96. Navigating amid chaos

September 30, 2020November 15, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Wednesday September 30 2020 The first presidential debate aired last night, and with all the shouting, name-calling, insults, and talking over each other, there is no clear winner. Actually, if anyone wasn’t already sure who they wanted to vote for, this melee ain’t gonna help. Gads. Right? You can find this and other such fine … Continue reading 96. Navigating amid chaos

94. Car-dom of the corn

September 26, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Saturday September 26 2020 Port Clinton, Ohio Our Model T needs a break today. Not only is it now leaking something, that something is gasoline. New carburetor be darned and all. With the lack of go-juice, joined by the threat of a car fire, we load ourselves into the backseat of our friends’ car for … Continue reading 94. Car-dom of the corn

93. No, this is normal

September 25, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Friday September 25 2020 Port Clinton, Ohio We can’t find the T. The day started out easy enough, with me saving loads of time by not having to do anything with my hair, because New Hat. I’m tanked on McDonald’s coffee and we’re ready to tour the Port Clinton area again with the other brass … Continue reading 93. No, this is normal

92. Hold onto your hat

September 24, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ 1 Comment

Thursday September 24 2020 Port Clinton, Ohio “You’re gonna want a hat, girl” says my friend, Ann, as we position ourselves in the navigator seats of our two respective Model T’s. “'S'alright,” I say. "I’m good." I pull my neat little hair scrunchie from my pocket to show her. She shrugs. Thirty minutes later, I’m … Continue reading 92. Hold onto your hat

90. Keep the change

September 19, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Donna Black-Sword ~ Leave a comment

Saturday September 19 2020 “I hate to hear she’s pregnant,” the manager was saying about one of my colleagues. “You know she won't care so much about her work now.” The person he was talking about was a valuable employee in a managerial position herself. We were all excited to celebrate this happy news of … Continue reading 90. Keep the change

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