You’ve probably seen it before in a movie or a cartoon. The fireman jumps out of the truck, grabs the carefully stowed hose, and runs to the nearest fire hydrant, leaving the hose trailing behind until it gets to the source. He feverishly affixes the hose to the hydrant, secures the seal, and grabs the wrench […]

You’ve probably seen it before in a movie or a cartoon. The fireman jumps out of the truck, grabs the carefully stowed hose, and runs to...

Something strange has been going on. I feel it more with each passing day. Things are welling up within me that have never found their way out before now. Not to say they weren’t there…just never permitted an exit to see the world. Until now. You should be aware. There is a new Sue emerging. […]

Something strange has been going on. I feel it more with each passing day. Things are welling up within me that have never found their...

I learn a lot of things from my dad, and one of them has to do with the degree of impression from something. Dad is an engineer, has a few patents to his name….even had something to do with helping develop the scratch and sniff technology (like for perfume samples). Yep….literally 3 points below genius. […]

I learn a lot of things from my dad, and one of them has to do with the degree of impression from something. Dad is an engineer, has a...

As you can probably guess by now this week’ Blog Post Challenge theme is officially ‘Cold, Community, and Sue Bee Honey’ – or just...

As you can probably guess by now this week’ Blog Post Challenge theme is officially ‘Cold, Community, and Sue Bee Honey’ – or just ‘Community’ – so I opted for a nice blend of the two without the honey. Though depending on what comes out a spoonful of honey might make it taste a little […]

I remember grad school. There are a lot of stories to tell about those 2 years of my life, but one thing I recall in particular is the camaraderie amongst my peers as the time drew near for our Comps (comprehensive exams). We were already writing full scale alternate plan papers (equal to a thesis […]

I remember grad school. There are a lot of stories to tell about those 2 years of my life, but one thing I recall in particular is the...

I confess every time I hear the word ‘exhale’ I start singing the song by Plumb with the same title. “It’s okay to not be okay / this is a safe place / this is a safe place.” That song is special for a LOT of reasons. If you know the most recent chapter of […]

I confess every time I hear the word ‘exhale’ I start singing the song by Plumb with the same title. “It’s okay to not be okay / this is...

This is intentionally posted on December 22 in honor of Russell Anthony Bowles. ========================== It’s three days before...

This is intentionally posted on December 22 in honor of Russell Anthony Bowles. ========================== It’s three days before Christmas. When we were little we had already made out the Christmas list, stood in line to see Santa and whisper that same list into his ear (wonder if he had a box or Qtips standing by […]

For a few hours, it was ‘normal.’ Whatever that can mean, last night it meant relaxed socializing with family and friends over a shared...

For a few hours, it was ‘normal.’ Whatever that can mean, last night it meant relaxed socializing with family and friends over a shared dinner and program. Had you walked into the room, besides all the men wearing the same color clothes and ID badges and the CO’s lingering in the background, you would not […]

I was never much of a reader growing up, unlike my sister, Beth, who was a verocious reader. She had a huge collection of paperbacks downstairs and I barely cracked my textbooks! Somehow I managed good grades! When I read, even today, it’s real life stuff….motivational, Christian based, biographical, etc., or the book I’m writing. One thing I’m not […]

I was never much of a reader growing up, unlike my sister, Beth, who was a verocious reader. She had a huge collection of paperbacks...

There’s a song I love…best covered by Geoff Moore and The Distance…and it starts “I can see clearly now the rain is gone.” Well, I don’t...

There’s a song I love…best covered by Geoff Moore and The Distance…and it starts “I can see clearly now the rain is gone.” Well, I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel like my life reads more like a weather forecast! “Sunny and 70.” “Overcast with drizzle.” “Freezing rain, sleet and snow” (for those […]