Life can change quickly. In the time to wink the eye, Difficulties cease. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #344 for Sammiscribbles: Wink in 13 words exactly.
Getting Old Makes Loving Food Nearly Impossible: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt
Eating changed for me. Foods that I loved don’t love me. My tummy aches now. Not quite a great thought, but I wanted to write something. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Tummy and Ache.
I Still Squeal When I See a Corvette
Daily writing promptWhat is your all time favorite automobile?View all responses I nearly made Douglas have a wreck, screaming, "Vette! Vette!" Every time I see one, I go nuts! I have wanted one for years, but before, at 4 feet and 11 and three-fourths inches, I couldn't reach the accelerator and brake on the yellow... Continue Reading →
It Seems I Need More Fun in My Life!
Daily writing promptWhat was the last thing you did for play or fun?View all responses This question hit me like a ton of bricks falling on me. I couldn't remember the last thing I did for fun or play! How is that possibel. I used to finding a reason to smile or laugh and just... Continue Reading →
When The World Seems Torn Apart, It’s Time to Change Our Ways!
Painting by Joe Hill; Image credit: Tessa Mills Every day the news worsens, and it seems as if the world is being torn apart. It’s as though everyone is angry, letting hate flow like liquids from our hearts. I don’t believe this craziness is permanent, and we can and will see a better day, If... Continue Reading →
Learning Not to Stress Over the House Cleaning!
When you teach a course at the local college and take one class toward a Master's degree, there is very little time for cleaning the house. I have learned to live by the phrase printed on a pillow a pastor friend gave me years ago, "I cleaned my house last week, sorry you missed it!"... Continue Reading →
Uncles Make the Best Fathers
Daily writing promptDescribe a man who has positively impacted your life.View all responses We called him Uncle Red, and I never learned why he had that nickname. He was the only one of my father's siblings that did not drink alcohol. He worked at the train depot behind where we lived with his sister, our... Continue Reading →
Let The Joy of the Season Rule Your Heart!
Douglas in Porto, Portugal, June 2023 One more day of life! Praise the Lord for this blessing! Let joy rule our hearts! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #493: Praise and Joy!
Take Heart! Jesus Has Got You!
Luke 8: 40-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it,... Continue Reading →
Nature Healing: All God’s Creations are One
Image Credit: Dan Meyers @ Unsplash I entered the tree with awe. Oh, how small I seemed. But I imagined the tree Was as enthralled with me. Two of God's creations Meshed at a moment in time. The tree standing for ages, And me settling into my prime. I didn't feel any superiority, For this... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 