I walked through the magnificence of the forest, Seeking a tranquil place to sit and reflect. I found a well-hidden spot through the trees That in its solitude and beauty was perfect. There was a cleared space next to the water. Everything had a lovely purple sheen. It felt like a place reserved for royalty,... Continue Reading →
Marcie sat in the classroom with a lugubrious look on her face, afraid that she had not studied enough to pass the exam. She was still angry for letting Daniel pressure her into going to see a movie, after telling him that she needed to be studying. He had sneered and said, "You are a... Continue Reading →
My oldest grandson learned that it was my birthday, and he was happy to come over and have cake and ice cream. He was eight years old at the time. As I opened gifts, he came over and sat down next to me, as excited about the presents as I was. Then, he asked me... Continue Reading →
I took these pictures at the Archaeological Museum in Elche, Spain. I was fascinated by how short the uniforms were. Gives new meaning to the phrase, Cut them off at the knees. I surely hope they had on some strong bottoms. Above is my own warrior! Elche Archaeological Museum Elche Archaeological Museum Posted for Kammie's... Continue Reading →
We watched as Karla, our nanny who charges fees as though we are part of the nobility, came running toward the chalet in British Columbia that we were renting for our vacation. The fire inside was so cozy that no one, not even my husband and me, wanted to move to see what was the... Continue Reading →
A Guy Named Bloke presented eight thought provoking questions that I could not resist. What is one life lesson that you have had to learn the hard way? That when you hear God screaming, "No," in your ears, and you decide that you know better than God, then you will suffer the consequences that God... Continue Reading →
George wanted one piece of Anya's delectable apple pie. His wife, Julia, the "diabetes police," kept a tight lid on what he ate. She had good intentions, but sometimes a man gotta have what he wants! George hid the bike in the bushes, with Midnight, sitting placidly on the seat. He walked over to Anya's... Continue Reading →
Who says that we cannot be friends Because you're pink and I am green? It's silly to think that way, And it's also very mean. Our hearts are so much alike That I often think just like you. Our colors are so unimportant, All that matters is I love you. Some people think that friends... Continue Reading →
Eating shortbread cookies and drinking a soda, While standing among the cannons of war, I listened to a guru on the Civil War explain My freedoms that so many young men died for. I could almost feel their spirits and see them As clearly as if they were standing beside me. And it brought me... Continue Reading →
Angels lingering high above the sky, Riding on the chariots of clouds. God sends them to help us and warn us, After we've prayed with our knees bowed. They don't quite look as portrayed above, Always naked and with harps and wings. The ones that have come to help me, Didn't seem like other-worldly things.... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 