Daily writing promptDescribe a risk you took that you do not regret.View all responses My job in IT was being outsourced to another company in 1997, and the company only gave us thirty days’ notice. I was age 46, and I was in college part-time, but I knew that if I were to become the... Continue Reading →
I Look At Social Media, But I Don’t Share My Life
I came off of Facebook because I spent too much time distracted by reels. I also began to be disturbed at the ugliness of the rhetoric. Even when I taught college students, I advised them to be careful what they posted on social media, for fear of losing a future job because of an ill-advised... Continue Reading →
Speaking to My Daughter Every Sunday, No Matter Where I Travel, Keeps Me Connected to Family
Daily writing promptDescribe a positive thing a family member has done for you.View all responses My youngest daughter and I talk every Sunday. I have always found a way to. speak to her, no matter where my husband and I are traveling. That’s why when we arrived in Portugal last Thursday, and I could not... Continue Reading →
Happiness Makes the Soul Rejoice in Being Alive!
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses I don’t think we are meant to always be happy, but it would be absolutely wonderful if we were. That would mean that everything brings us happiness. Yet, without the sadness of trials and tribulations, we would not be able to comprehend... Continue Reading →
Knowing When To Let Go Has Made Me Happier
Daily writing promptDescribe one positive change you have made in your life.View all responses It was learning to know when to let go of relationships hat made my life happier. I was watching Kenny Rogers” movie, The Gambler. When he sang,”You got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when... Continue Reading →
In Five Days, the Next Adventure Begins
Lisbon, Portugal, 2024 I searched for my birth certificate yesterday. I had forgotten that it was so torn up, but I don't have time to send for a new copy. We leave for Portugal in five days! We are scouting for a home there, to have more time with the youngest grandchildren, so we plan... Continue Reading →
To See Humans Fly Off Snow-Covered Mountains Reminds Me to Always Strive to Soar
Daily writing promptWhat Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?View all responses The Winter Olympics are my favorite. I don't live where there is a lot of snow, but I love snow-covered mountains. I once took a vacation to Geneva, Switzerland, alone, just to witness snow. I know that I could have gone to... Continue Reading →
I Hope to Live Long Enough to Read All My Books
I suffer from abibliophobia, Fear of no books to read. They are water to my soul. Like food, they are a need. I spend time on Amazon, Thanks to Bookhub and its sales, To ensure I never run out. Just the thought makes me quail. My Kindle is full of mysteries, Fiction, biographies, and such.... Continue Reading →
Supernatural Power: Writing Prompts
Ethan could crochet, making him seem docile. But he had rocketed to the top too fast to not be a warlock, using powers that were a little evil. His lanyard read "vice president," but everyone knew he ran the show. Written for Writing Prompts from Esther Chilton. The four prompts are warlock, lanyard, rocket, and... Continue Reading →
Love Feels Like Magic, But It Takes Work to Last
I was beguiled by his smile. What a miraculous find. Strolling along life’s promenade, Thankfully, I am his, and he is mine. But real love isn’t magic! You have to work every day To keep the joy and peace alive By the things you do and don't say. Offer a cup of gentleness, Give much... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 