The Friend Whisperer The story is about my husband, Douglas. The most extraordinary aspect of Douglas is his ability to make friends wherever we go. He never meets a stranger, in that everyone he encounters is fascinating to him, and he cannot wait to hear their stories. I call him the "Friend Whisperer!" In Quarteria,... Continue Reading →
As I sat listening to the birds sing and watching the squirrels race around the tree, I stopped and wondered why humans think that they are superior to other animals, birds, and fish. When I reflect on the ways that humans treat each other, I question if other animals miss the abilities that we have,... Continue Reading →
Looking through the window at the view before me, I know that I am no longer languishing at home. Instead, I traveled long distances to experience Places that I hoped to see before the years are gone. The tower I see took so many years to build, and The creators didn't know that it was... Continue Reading →
Mark was enjoying dancing with a sweet little thing named Nanette at the party that his friend, Jonathan, had invited him to attend. The place was literally like a zoo, with people dressed as different animals. There were lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! He had dressed as a tiger, complete with striped shirt and... Continue Reading →
There is no real dichotomy between you and me, For we both have eyes, ears, noses, and feet. Thank God that hearts don't notice color or race, But only seek another heart with the same beats. Delirious were we when love finally found us, It reminded us of our value and worth. We had both... Continue Reading →
A Self-Portrait Posted for Cee's Fun Foto Challenge: Shadows. Photograph taken while walking in the park. I call it "A Self-Portrait," as it shows me with my nearly attached phone.
Betty sat in her favorite chair by the window, reading a book. She savored the silence around her. It had not always been this way. As the oldest of six children, she'd hardly ever had time to herself. She had been responsible for taking care of her two brothers and three sisters, as their parents... Continue Reading →
Voices so strident, Politics so divisive. A calm voice needed. Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille by Mindlovemisery's Menagerie: a new voice.
Callista watched the algae on the top of the brook, and marveled at its green color. She was listening to Dungeons, a thrash metal band, on her transistor radio. She found the music allowed her to escape the awful reality of her life, living with two "squares" who seemed to believe that having fun was... Continue Reading →
For learning of people from other places, There’s nothing better than a good book. Just opening the first one was all it took For me to know that I was forever hooked. Books are intriguing in many ways, From mysteries to historical romances. When I find one that holds my attention, It satisfies all of... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 