Deb Smouse

read something you wrote a long time ago…..
and didn’t recognize much of yourself in it other than to know that what you wrote was good.  and you wonder what the hell happened to THAT writer?

It’s Friday and I have a bit of a full plate today….. but I am thinking (fondly) of my trip to Seattle last week.  If I lived there, I can’t imagine not visiting Pike’s Market every week to get some of the luscious looking stuff that is there.  It makes my mouth water…..
My mind has [...]

If you are so inclined…please take a few moments to check it out….
I am so thankful for all the very talented folks who helped make this happen.

Flowers at the famous “Pike Market” in Seattle….

It’s been a bit since I’ve talked about my love for airplanes.  You would think as much as am on and off planes during my daily life that they wouldn’t hold my attention….but…I can’t help it.  Show me a shiny aluminum plane - especially vintage WW2 Era Stuff - and I am head over heels [...]

1.  I am struggling with the eating healthy thing.  When it was about calories, I could handle it.  Low-fat triscuits and 2% cheese slices were my “snack” for the moments when I needed something in my system….or scramble an egg for a protein fix.  But now that I am having to be aware of my [...]

I spent the bulk of my day at the airport yesterday.  Most of it in the Admiral’s Club, again reminding me why on rare days like this I am so thankful for that investment.  It was thunderstorms that did us in….and every single flight to my destination was canceled…so I re-routed to another airport close [...]

Since the doc and I chatted about diet and such…..I’ve been more thoughtful about what I put into my mouth. Tonight, I was really wanting Pizza for dinner. No, not a fat filled pepperoni with extra cheese….I wanted a spinach with grilled chicken and fresh tomatoes. Sounds pretty harmless, right?
WRONG.

when you [...]

When it comes to the simple day to day tasks, at times I do well and at other times….I just don’t. I think it’s likely typical of folks - rarely have I met a person whose life is an even mix of work, play, professional and personal. I go through spells. I [...]

First of all….let me say that I love my doctor.  Several years ago when I knew a hysterectomy was in my future, I inquired amongst those I knew well in the medical profession….and everyone recommended him.    He has an amazing bedside manner.
I was still afraid that he was going to yell at me - all [...]

I can’t believe I have to leave this wonderful place today. The trip has been absolutely wonderful… I have more to share later, but for now, just some shots I’ve taken…….
Each morning after we (lazily) get up and think about coffee and breakfast. Here is the view from the patio….

On Friday, we [...]

We arrived in St. Croix around 5 PM local time.  I began the day at 6 AM, and three flights later, I had gone from 20 degrees of cold to 80 degrees of humid warmth.  My salon straightened hair is beginning to  curl up a little….it’s easy to deal with, though.  I simply put an [...]

I can’t believe it’s already the 5th and I haven’t reminded you to go and check out the latest issue of All Things Girl.
It’s a lovely issue.  Writings are wonderful…..Arts is beautiful.  GREAT reviews -and of course, Everything Girl….some really great columns there.
As for me, probably some of the rawest - most honest writing I’ve [...]

Though Peter, Paul and Mary’s recording of “Leaving on a Jet Plane” in 1969 was a hit, most folks don’t realize that John Denver wrote it in 1967 as he was awaiting a layover in a Washington Airport. like the Peter, Paul and Mary version, but I feel the John Denver recording (found on his [...]