At the Rodin Museum in Paris, France, May 2023 Psalm 8: 3-5 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit[ him? For You have made him a little lower... Continue Reading →
The tycoons of industry and technology are Swaying the politics of our nations. They're blatherskites, the whole lot, As they spew lies and misinformation. It’s hard to be indifferent to what they say, Because the truth is becoming obsolete. They become wealthier every day, While their workers can’t afford to eat. Owning the news and... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow often do you walk or run?View all responses My husband and I walk five days a week between using the treadmill at home or at the gym and walking outside on the Silver Comet Trail. For me, walking is how to remain healthy in my 70s. I would much rather walk in... Continue Reading →
Some people say the number 13 is unlucky, but to me, it’s not unlucky at all. It was the magic number for me all of my life. I was born on November 13, a grand day for my parents. I received a proposal letter from my beau on February 13. We were married on June... Continue Reading →
The new library building is breathtaking. I can just visualize the books that are inside. Worldwide knowledge abounds in tomes, And much learning from them is implied. The suspense of which book you check out. So many books that you can't even enumerate. Speaking to others is routinely not encouraged, So, voices are lowered as... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Mick Haupt@ Unsplash It may seem unusual to place two bikes in a tree, But it's our way of remembering when we were carefree. We went on long trips for days and weeks on end. Oh, how we would like to do those tours again! It mattered not the route or even how... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?View all responses I have a serious problem with people who just do enough to get be, whether on a job, in college, or at home. Being mediocre means not even trying to do the best you can, which I always thought was... Continue Reading →
Paris, France, May 2023 Treat others kindly! Your meanness makes me trip out! Be the best person! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Trip and Out.
Bella barked furiously, as simultaneously, a knock rapped at the front door, and a text came on my phone from the Army. Rising to answer the door, I read the text informing me that seventy-eight years after serving my country in World War Two as a member of one of the Negroes-only platoons, I was... Continue Reading →
James had a peculiar feeling to venture outside. But he had so much work to do! Yet, he would find no peace until he obeyed. As he walked toward the beauty of the lake, his body relaxed anew, and his muscles unknotted. He realized that being in nature was germane to his good health, physical... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 