Ambling down the streets of Paris, I noted the oeillade looks between couples and heard promises made that I suspected wouldn't be honored whatsoever! I am willing to admit that my cynicism may be fueled by recently having survived a torrent of abuse that left me distrustful of treacle, words that trick the heart into... Continue Reading →
Surviving the Storms: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge
From FreeImages.com Once the storms blow past, Birds take to the air again! We should do likewise! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Bird and Blow. I thought about taking back our power after the difficulties of life pass.
For Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals, Hiking is So Much Better than Being on a Treadmill
A Very Narrow Bridge on the White Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park I have regained my initial goal weight of 125 pounds, and now I plan to move toward my new goal of 120 pounds. It will not be until I am about 122 pounds that I won't be considered overweight. For me to... Continue Reading →
Love Never Dies: A Story of Love for the Sunday Writing Prompt
A Valentine's Day gift from my Husband, Douglas, two years ago! She got lost on the way to the latest museum. Traveling alone near Aberdeen, Scotland, she had two things on her mind as she approached a small village: rest and food. She wasn't looking for romance, as no one had ever shown an interest... Continue Reading →
Love is a Choice: Weekend Writing Prompt #196
I'm not a possession. Love means knowing when to let go. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #196 from Sammiscribbles. The prompt is Possess in 11 words exactly.
It’s All About Love: Sunday Devotion
Matthew 22:36-40 Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner, Week #6
MorgeFiles e32881395fc4c55bc54564d3da961 Kendall was overjoyed at the delicious thrill of rappeling down the mountain! Reputed to be a workaholic, in truth, there was nowhere on the planet that he would rather be right now. He had worked extreme hours because the other two members of his team, Jeff and Michelle, were persistent in their efforts... Continue Reading →
Sometimes We Need a Reminder of Love: Fandango’s Provocative Question #108
Chocolates abound. Love's first embers are relit For another year! I think that Valentine's day is a necessary holiday. Yes, Valentine's Day is by its very nature commercialized, as it is a day to express one's affection for another through gifts. However, so often we get busy with life and we forget to say or... Continue Reading →
Hearing the Music of the Woods: Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Douglasville, Georgia. I am inspired here. Walking on the trails. Admiring the beauty there. Waters sing my song! Written for the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge from Go Dog Go Cafe.
We, too, Flourish and Bloom Like the Flowers: Photo Challenge #353
Photo by Ellie Burgin on Pexels. com Mila felt lost in her sadness at having to move again, this time for her mother's work. Her father promised her that it will be the last move, just one more new school to conquer. As she walked in the woods, she felt the heaviness of the moment... Continue Reading →
