Ashley and Keith sat smiling at each other, ignoring the beautiful ocean views in front of them. He had finally asked her out, and she had said yes! He believed that this was going to be a great love for them both. She thought that there was so much going in her life right now,... Continue Reading →
They saw the couple poring over the map. Margaret thought they should just keep walking and let someone else help them. But Jim went over and and asked if he could help. The couple were so thankful. Later, Jim said to his wife, "You never know if we just entertained angels." (275 characters) Written for... Continue Reading →
I read a quote by a young, black intellectual who believed that full racial equality would never happen in America. He felt the opposite of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in regards to the Dream ever being realized. The sense of hopelessness struck me forcefully, for when hope is gone, what is left? When a... Continue Reading →
Ben had envisioned this day for years. Today was his last day at Royal Cabinet makers, after more than 50 years. He thought that his body would go on forever, but now knows that it has limits. The wood has been his life, providing for his beloved Maggie and himself. There was a special order... Continue Reading →
It is the order of things unseen that music creates a bond across species. Each creature works to be safe. For the deer, that generally means leaping away from the danger of the two-legged animals who have instruments that bring death and a hungry look in their eyes. The big stag usually would not allow... Continue Reading →
Participating in the Share Your World Challenge by Sparks from a Combustible Mind for this week. QUESTIONS: If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would read all night long. I have loved reading since I was in the fifth grade. We had to choose a book from... Continue Reading →
I watched as my cousin, Rory, stepped next to the preacher, ready to entrust his heart to Lila, a strange girl, by my standards, but just right for him. A herpetologist, Rory had found it difficult to retain women's interest when they learned that he studied reptiles. Then on an internet dating sight, he opened... Continue Reading →
No matter how fierce, Storms eventually end. Troubles, too, will pass.. . Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #241: fierce and storm.
Two weeks ago, I heard that one of our members, the young lady that stepped in to lead the Music Ministry at our church, had suffered a stroke. She is in her early forties. She is energetic on the organ, and her teenage accompanies her on the drums. We believed that she would be out... Continue Reading →
Palm trees are the laid-back members of the tree family. They seem so free and unencumbered, as they beautify the landscape. You just know that there is an ocean or sea nearby to refresh your soul. I liked the "fruit" in these trees. Picture taken in Elche, Spain. Posted for Becca Given's Sunday Trees.
Help from Heaven 