I am returning to teaching! I interviewed yesterday with the community college in my new town, and I was accepted as a part-time professor, starting in the Spring. I am beyond happy! I am ecstatic! I have so missed interacting with students and inspiring, encouraging, and motivating them to do their best. I have wanted... Continue Reading →
from Pixabay.com Father Time, I see you looming in the distance, Reminding me time isn't a limitless commodity. I know that I should be fulfilling my bucket list, Particularly the one considered as an oddity. I want to visit the Hermitage Museum in Russia, Viewing art that can't be seen any other place. Yet, with... Continue Reading →
I won't rail against your betrayal, for it wouldn't do me any good. You won't change, as you have a broad definition of honesty in relationships that doesn't preclude you becoming smitten with other women. So, goodbye! You only get one time to break my heart! Silly me, if I allowed you to do it... Continue Reading →
Leaves are falling, autumn in Japan. Image from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. Last bursts of beauty! The trees will rejuvenate! New leaves in the spring! Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie, using the theme of the leaves are falling. I was reminded that we humans need to let go of disappointments, defeats, and failures,... Continue Reading →
Posted for Wordless Wednesday.
Aw-shucks, trailblazing doesn't permit sleep-ins. Written for the One-Liner Wednesday Challenge from Linda Go. Hill. I looked up the words from 1951 , the year I was born, in the Merriam-Webster's Time Traveler, and created a saying., as requested.
Winsome, it wasn't, by anyone's definition. It seemed that Mama had used all of the leftovers she could find at home from decorations for birthdays and celebrations long past. So many balloons and quite a color palette! But, I won't criticize her, because it is a labor of love, justified by her desire to make... Continue Reading →
Written for the Twittering Tales Challenge #158 from Kat Myrman. Write a story or poem of 280 characters or less, using one of the titles in the picture as a prompt. photo by Mikechie Esparagoza @Pexels.com Carol hugged a tearful Janet, after her boyfriend had quit her. Janet apologized for taking Carol away from her... Continue Reading →
Photo fro Freeimages. com Mother, may I never forget your wise sayings, Keeping them in my heart to rule my thoughts. You told me that respect is earned, not a given, And been hired doesn't mean I have been bought. Mother, may I never forget how you loved me, Reminding me that I am the... Continue Reading →
Spying all the amazing food cooking on the range, Jonathan realized that his diet was about to take a major hit. He said to his wife, "Sugar, you have enough food to feed an army, and there's just us two!" Written for the Three Things Challenge from Pensitivity 101. Today's prompts are sugar, range, army.... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 