Category Archive:Moose Nuggets

The Bee

March 2nd, 2011 / Categories: Moose Nuggets / 6 Comments »

Kendall shook. Her knees were knocking against each other and she felt like her heart was going to burst from her chest it was beating so hard.

Mama had told her to focus on her shoes. They were new, pink and black high tops and Kendall loved them. “They’ll help you remember what comes next if you get stuck,” Mama told her.

Taking a deep breath, she sat up straighter and tried to pay attention to what was going on around her. Her name was called.

Kendall Brown, your word is “gratuitous.”

“Could you use it in a sentence, please?”
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Velvet Verbosity’s 100 Word challenge this week is gratuitous This is one take on the word. Check out the other 100 word entries to read more.

U.S. Senator

February 21st, 2011 / Categories: Moose Nuggets / Comments Closed

Even though it’s a holiday, I went to work for a bit this afternoon. Something special was to happen and I was to be there for that.

Senator Lisa Murkowski and me
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski visited my workplace – a domestic violence shelter – to meet with staff and take a tour of our building. It was her first visit to our agency and I was glad to be there for the occasion.

She and her aide spent quite awhile with us asking great questions about the dv issue in our area, the homeless issue here, and how we were working to fight the problem. She also asked about our funding sources. In addition to our director and myself, our shelter manager and a board member were also present.

I asked permission to take pictures and Sen. Murkowski graciously agreed. She also gave me permission to post it here and on facebook. “We’re friends, right?” she said and gave me a big hug.

Now, how cool is that?

Ms. Thurston’s Confession

February 21st, 2011 / Categories: Moose Nuggets / 11 Comments »

It’s part of my job, you see; talking with kids whose lives are so horrific it would make a sane person curl up into a fetal position.

They say I have the touch. Kids seem to open up to me. They talk about inane things; their pets, their toys, friends at school. Not so much that last. Abused kids don’t tend to make too many friends. They can’t take friends home when they know there’ll be trouble if they do.

They say I’m good at my job. What “they” don’t know is that I’m a frightened kid at heart, too.
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Written for the 100 Word Challenge – word of the week is frightened.
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No, not autobiographical. I do work in the domestic violence field, but not directly with children.

Now, it’s YOUR turn . . . what’s your take on the word? Write away . . . .

Obsession – a true story

February 19th, 2011 / Categories: Moose Nuggets, Moosin Around / 10 Comments »

It all started with one; deep, rich, chocolaty brown. One innocent look and I was smitten. Just one, just one little one, and then:

Another came into view and was quickly snapped up.

Another

And yet another

Until

Shelves were overflowing. I couldn’t keep up. The word got out and soon others were added to the mix by friends and family; every holiday, anniversary and birthday.

My home and work offices were inundated. Co-workers got into the act; online friends as well.

Now I have browns of all hues and purples, too.

One. Just one. That’s how it always starts.
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This is my answer to VV’s 100 Word prompt Obsession. I think I need Stuffed Moose Anonymous or something. The pictures don’t even show ALL of them. I give them away and they come back two-fold. As Monk says . . . it’s a blessing . . . and a curse. lol

Thanks to a new little Blog Hop thing-a-majig below you can see everyone’s entries to this week’s challenge. How fun is that?

Happy Birthday!

February 17th, 2011 / Categories: Moose Nuggets / Comments Closed


41 years ago today . . . my first baby girl entered my life.

Lessa, you have been a constant source of joy, fun, and surprises in our world.

We have “grown up” together and see the world through similar eyes . . . although . . . you do surprise me still.

🙂

I hope your day is special in every way.

love, your mama
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