The Honking Goose

something to honk about

One of those Days

Yesterday was one. I saved my house from burning down, was excused from a parking ticket, and listened to the 12yo’s band concert. All in one day. It started out … Continue reading

January 19, 2017 · 14 Comments

favorite holiday memory

This was a long and arduous holiday season for me. I always start enjoying the season as soon as Christmas is over, because that is when I finally relax. I’m … Continue reading

January 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

I don’t love Christmas

Is that a better title than “I hate Christmas”? – because that is what I really wanted to write. As a child, I loved Christmas. We didn’t have any extended … Continue reading

December 6, 2016 · 40 Comments

I for sure need to drink more or less coffee

more? or less? Four years ago, I quit smoking marijuana. I took up drinking coffee as an alternative. It’s nice to have a habit. Coffee beans smell great. You heat … Continue reading

November 21, 2016 · 36 Comments

I’m a bad bitch and a nasty woman

and I voted! Have you voted yet?

November 8, 2016 · 11 Comments

Tonight I am Carol

It is late and I’m tired, but before I go to bed, I want to share my Halloween costume. I dressed up as Carol from the AMC TV series the … Continue reading

October 31, 2016 · 18 Comments

I cried myself to sleep last night

It started with the Gander and I watching season 7, episode 1 of TWD. That’s text-speak for The Walking Dead for any of you fortunate enough to still live under … Continue reading

October 28, 2016 · 7 Comments

Golden State Warriors are Evil Villains

The Goose is a big fan of the Golden State Warriors, who are playing game 1 tonight of the 2016-2017 NBA season. Here is a fun little animation to help … Continue reading

October 25, 2016 · 1 Comment

sometimes I hear music in my head

like just now. My husband said the words, “it’s a little bit funny.” And suddenly Elton John is in my head singing. “It’s a little bit funny/this feeling inside…” So … Continue reading

December 11, 2014 · 25 Comments

my brush with celebrity, Vlade Divac

Years ago, when I was in college, I was at the airport waiting to board a Southwest Airlines flight. People getting off the same plane were leaving, walking past, and … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · 10 Comments