Not buying gifts for each other turned out to be weird. Waking up on Christmas day with no packages to open, no surprises, and no oohing and aahing over gifts made yesterday seem like somehow we had ended up on the moon. On Monday, I suggested going out and spending no more than $10 on... Continue Reading →
For Cee's Photography Flower of the Day Challenge, I snapped this photo in Quarteria, Spain near the apartment we were renting. I was loving the riot of colors. I would like to know the name of the flowers, if anyone can help. There was a festive feeling to the flowers, and I felt like dancing.... Continue Reading →
Oh, the beauty of those first moments when a child learns that they are courageous, after all! To see them climb high, and then slide down into their parents' arms is so special to witness. They are so proud of themselves! I hate to see night come, as their parents, some impatient for adult company,... Continue Reading →
As Douglas and I walked along the green-way, I saw the words seen in the photo above. It was not your normal graffiti. It made me stop and wonder what would freeing my mind actually entail? Indeed, is my mind closed in some areas, but open in other areas? As we walked along the pavement,... Continue Reading →
Standing on the pavement, staring at the hugeness of the Justice Center, I marvel at how people continue to live their lives, walking or riding sedately on a bus, as injustice prevails inside on a national scale. Justice means equality by law, regardless of race, immigrant status, or social class. Written for the 50 Word... Continue Reading →
Looking at flowers in a store is just like being in a candy store: As much as you would like one of everything you see, you know that you can only afford a couple of the beauties. So, you linger just to enjoy the view and dream. Posted for Cee's Photography Flower of the Day... Continue Reading →
This beautiful door was seen in a town on the Costa Blanca in Spain. The two colors caught my eye, as most doors are only one color. I wish I had taken a better picture, to capture the top of the door, but I was too caught up in his uniqueness. It was a piece... Continue Reading →
Caleb laid on the cold surgical table, surrounded by people performing their varied jobs. He was nervous, never having been operated on before. Someone was speaking to him, "Count back from 100, and by the time you get to 97, you'll be in la-la land." Over his mouth was placed a cup, and he started... Continue Reading →
This week I went with Douglas as he played Disc Golf. Thankfully, there were many places and types of seats for sitting. This is very important when there are lines of mostly men waiting to throw. Yes, I was the only woman, and I worried that the men would think Douglas was henpecked (what a... Continue Reading →
The Great Elf Bicycle Run was off to a great start. People of all ages were on their bikes, just having fun, laughing and acting silly, as there was no competition. Young Alice was so glad that she was finally old enough to ride with the others in her family. Dressed in the red hat... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 