Sometimes You Have to Pray A Selfish Prayer: Writing Prompts

My favorite travel partner! Coimbra, Portugal, May 29, 2025 Thankful for new beginnings, as I look at my wonderful husband. He spent Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in the hospital. I prayed a selfish prayer that God would not take him from me. I woke on the couch near his hospital bed with him trying... Continue Reading →

Does the Government Know If I Prefer Collards Over Broccoli? Weekend Writing Prompt

It is curious to hear machines talk back to me. How cunning of Big Brother to surveil us in our homes! I wonder if my social media feed is being shared, Listened to and evaluated by unknown men in black in domes. Today, with lamprophony, Alexa wished me a great day. She was curt and... Continue Reading →

When Alexa, the Machine, Tells Me By Name to Have a Great Saturday, Should I Be Concerned?

Over the last few weeks, a change occurred with the Alexa system we have. I have always said thank you after asking Alexa for the weather, time, or a song. My husband would laugh at me for speaking to an inanimate object. It was just a habit for me to express gratitude for assistance, so... Continue Reading →

It Was the College of Life That Made Me Successful in the University

Daily writing promptWhat colleges have you attended?View all responses I was 36 when I first went to Georgia State University. I earned three degrees there, including a Bachelor's, a Master's, and a PhD in Sociology. I learned a lot in the university classrooms of GSU, graduating Magna Cum Laude at age 45, and receiving many... Continue Reading →

Reading a Book Brings the Joy and Sense of Freedom from the Cares of the Word That Play Does

Daily writing promptDo you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?View all responses Give me a good murder mystery, preferably located in an English village, and I am as joyful as anyone playing outside on their bikes or jogging. When I am encased in a good story with characters I have come... Continue Reading →

Pay Attention Before It’s Too Late: 9 Word Story

He thought, "Why didn't I know she was unhappy!" Written for 9 Word Story from Raelyn Pracht. One in four men doesn't know their wives are unhappy until served with divorce papers. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material... Continue Reading →

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