Are you superstitious? Just like the old Doris Day song, "Whatever Will Be, Will Be" that's my motto. Life is far too full to be worrying about what will or won't happen if I do this or that. That's not living in my opinion. How can I enjoy all the pleasures life has to offer …
Which Animal…Easy!
If I were to compare myself to any animal; I would choose a Swan. They are graceful and beautiful. They are not too fond of the cold and will fly to warmer climates (that part doesn't fit me, because I love winter). They are territorial. They pick a mate and stick together for life. When …
I Suppose You Deserve This…
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear 100-year-old LaDonna, Well, you have made it to this monumental moment in your life. You have seen and heard so many things during your lifetime. You endured a pandemic, several crashes in the economic arena, and prices soaring above wages. You have seen your lineage grow beyond …
Shopping Spree…Great Question!
Where would you go on a shopping spree? I may not be normal. I can and do shop for myself, but I prefer to shop for others. It brings me the greatest joy watching my husband, my children and grandchildren open gifts I have bought for them. There's really no certain place I prefer to …
Learning New Things … At A Senior Age!
What is the last thing you learned? Learning new things is always an exciting adventure. Well, at least I think so! The last thing I have learned is to work with two computer screens, and a new leasing program for my job. Now, I have never had a desk job. I've been a retail lady …
My Autobiography…food for thought!
You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? Who would ever think that a country bumpkin like me could ever be so blessed to live the life I've enjoyed. (The journey has been grand thus far - let's see what the next!)
Three Things…Can’t Live Without?
What are three objects you couldn't live without? I'm seriously not a thing person. However, to answer this prompt, I suppose the list would go as follows... My faith. It is what get me up in the morning and keeps me going till my head hits the pillow. Just knowing for certain that there is …
Growing Experience…
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? When it comes to writing about the experience that has helped me grow in my life - I'm in a bit of a quandary. There is a plethora of stories I could write about that would answer to prompt for today. However, I will pick the …
Goodbyes come in different forms…
Describe the last difficult "goodbye" you said. I have lost many loved ones to death. My parents, a brother, and my grandparents. The list seems endless. They each affected me in different ways. My grief always played out in a painful way, but I managed. However, one persons death rocked my world. Her name was …
I’d Just Be Me!
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? I have lived in this body for far too long to want someone else's oddities. I am comfortable with who I am and how I live life. I may not be the most beautiful, rich, or even famous, but I …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 