I wrote a fictional story last week from one of the many prompts I follow on a woman who did not want children because of having helped raise her younger siblings. I based the story on a real-life decision made by two people that I know, one of them a grandson. Both guys had decided... Continue Reading →
Like the trees in winter, let us remember to rest our bodies, releasing all the fears, worries, and disappointments of last year, leaving us rested, renewed, rejuvenated, and ready for a new season in our lives. Written by Regina Davis-Sowers, PhD for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill: Spring is Sprung.
White Daffodils? I did not know that daffodils could be any color but yellow. But, as we walked through a park in a city nearby, Douglas and I ventured off the usual walking path. We happened upon these beauties. I probably should have gotten closer for a closeup, but still working on taking pictures. I... Continue Reading →
Sally was walking through the park with Daniel, feeling safe and secure out in the open spaces of the park. But as they approached the darkness of the canopy of trees above them, she hesitated, and Daniel gave her a confused look. He asked, "What's wrong? You are perfectly safe with me." But, still she... Continue Reading →
Danger in kissing, Frogs pretend to be princes. Learn the difference. Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie, March 27, 2019: Frogs. I immediately thought of the old saying: You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince. I have kissed a few frogs in my day, and, believe me,... Continue Reading →
Agent Xerxes looked out at the lightning that threatened his life, and he wondered when the authorities would allow him to return home. It has been ten long years on this abominable planet, and he just wants to return to his people. Admittedly, he had volunteered to come to Earth to see if he could... Continue Reading →
This road was a long walk at an olive oil factory in Portugal. But tasting five different kinds of olive oil and learning all about making olive oil made it worth it. A Long Walk! Another road that was intriguing was in El Campella, Spain, as we had to cross the road to get to... Continue Reading →
As a child, I loved jumping rope, climbing on playground equipment, or just anything that kept my body in motion. My first job with the telephone company required me to climb floor-to-ceiling ladders all day, as I wired up networks that connected cities and towns. I loved all of it, the big spools of wire,... Continue Reading →
Guilt and shame are like cages, Holding us hostages by their lies, Making us believe we cannot change, No matter how hard we have tried. But, let's look in our mirrors, Forgiving ourselves for past sins. Then the doors of our cages will open, Freeing us to live our best lives again. (277 characters) Written... Continue Reading →
Patty and Jonathan attended Simon's party. As they entered, Simon was giving instructions to his guests. "Each time you hear, 'Simon says,' you must do exactly what I tell you to do." Patty felt uncomfortable, for the house was filled with dimly lit distractions, including pillows on floors with alcohol of all kinds sitting nearby.... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 