We went away for the weekend, And I forgot my Afro comb. With my Afro all over the place, It resembled a hedgehog relaxing at home. The erinaceous look isn’t cute, On someone who’s my age. But everyone complimented me, Thinking of this new style as all the rage. True story about the comb. No... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?View all responses As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I would give a million dollars to the various groups that work tirelessly to put an end to the violence in people's homes. These groups include the National Coalition... Continue Reading →
Edwin’s critique of Marla’s poem left her so mad! Remembering that some people cannot appreciate subtlety, rather than murdering a friend, she opted for a double-chocolate cupcake to comfort her. After all, poetry can be like the roll of the dice: sometimes people get it and other times they don’t. Fictional story written for... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.View all responses I would attempt skydiving or wingsuit flying. What it must feel like to feel you are one with the wind! To soar like birds, and to fly and see the beauty of the world below. It would be such... Continue Reading →
Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia 2024 He craves shade everywhere we go. He whimpers in the sunlight and heat. I shrug and relish the sun on my face, While he remains on the other side of the street. By the grace of God, he finds the coolness, And works to retain as much as he... Continue Reading →
If we want others to be kind to us, then we must not deny others the pleasure of our generosity and compassion. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses I had a phobia of driving. I had been in a wreck as a child that left a massive bump on my forehead and rendered me afraid of other cars on the streets. It was easier to take the bus, as... Continue Reading →
He realized that she had seen him, and he couldn’t let her get away. He couldn't chance losing her love again. Jonathan had loved Leslie in high school. Neighbors all through school, when she had told him of her love, as much as he adored her, he was more focused on his future as a... Continue Reading →
I love the art of Renoir, Manet, Monet, and others from the Impressionist period. I will travel for hours on a plane to see their art in the world's great museums. In Amsterdam, I spent hours in the Rijksmuseum admiring the work of Dutch artists. However, it was during a tour of Budapest, Hungary, earlier... Continue Reading →
Three of My Favorite Things to Do: To cuddle with my children and grandchildren. To gather with family and friends around a table overladen with good food. To snuggle with my sweetheart in the dark at the end of the day. Life doesn't get much better! Written for the Three Things Challenge #MM204 from Pensitivity... Continue Reading →
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