Charlotte and Paul walked down the covered walkway, each with their own thoughts. They knew that their marriage could not continue without a commitment to change on both of their parts. So, they came to this paradise to try to reconnect! She knew about his affairs. She had accepted some of the blame for his... Continue Reading →
In Jack's Juke Joint on Eighth Street, Jaded men tend to come to meet Others who use jollification to shun The ennui that their lives have become. They jeopardize their good names, And jettison inhibitions and shame. With jittery moves they jostle each other, Jealous when the women choose another. Their life journeys are compared... Continue Reading →
Joshua and Maggie had heard nothing but rave reviews for the Make Your Dreams Come True Resort located on the outskirts of Sleepy Valley. From everything that they had heard, they looked forward to two weeks of pure fun and pleasure. Arriving on a Monday morning, they were greeted by a young man with such... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, we visited with my best friend of over 50 years, and as Douglas found the picture above. He was excited to find picture of me from my younger days. Douglas thought that it was a wonderful picture of me, and he was confused on why I told him that everyone considered me... Continue Reading →
Good marriage means work. There is no magic involved. Man, love is worth it! Written for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Magic, man.
I took this photo in El Campella, Spain. It was near some archaeological remains. What I liked was its determination to survive and even bloom in such dry and harsh conditions. It was, like so many of us, a survivor! Posted for Cee's Photography Flower of the Day Challenge, January 28, 2019.
Caleb set sail for the island in the middle of the river. Since he was a little boy, he had been warned not to get too close to the place when out sailing. "Keep at least five miles between you and the island," his father had told him. "Any closer and you may create problems... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time there lived a little girl names Doria, Who had a younger evil sister named Gloria. The sisters would never become good friends, At least, that is what their mother told her kin. Gloria kept her sister in tears and in fear, Keeping other children from getting too near. People called her... Continue Reading →
When your life seems out of control, And everything feels helter-shelter, It's hard to believe that the truth That everything will soon get better. When the clouds seem so deep, It's like living under a shroud, That's when you need to remember: The sun always shines above the clouds. Every storm comes to an end,... Continue Reading →
I got schooled on yesterday to just how blessed my life is. Douglas and I drove to my hometown, which is about an hour and a half away. I went to reconnect with friends and family, two of whom I had not seen in over thirty years. So often we take our physical and mental... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 