Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses What is considered all for me may be different from how my husband defines all. For instance, we are traveling right now, and in Vienna and Budapest, I was content with two attractions a day with a day of rest... Continue Reading →
People were shocked that I would give up being childless and supposedly free to do anything I wanted to raise my late sister’s four children. However, making the sacrifices of time, money, and love was the best decision of my life. I was headed to an early grave, drinking beer and playing cards all day.... Continue Reading →
Schoenbrunn Palace Gardens, Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2025 I’m grateful for each breath I take today. Tomorrow is not promised to us! Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #416 from Sammiscribbles.
My Travel Blouse in Vienna My travel blouse is the oldest piece of clothing I brought with me to Vienna. We have been here five days, and we will leave for Budapest tomorrow. I love this blouse because it goes with every color of pants and jeans. It never needs ironing, and no matter how... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is your career plan?View all responses I finally retired for good last year. I wondered if my usefulness was depleted. But as I just completed a new Master's degree in Religious Studies this week, I realize that in retiring, I opened new doors that will bring new beginnings. So, retirement is not... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat was the last live performance you saw?View all responses It has been over six years since I attended a live performance. It was the Nashville Symphony. I loved everything about it, except the traffic in downtown Nashville. As always, I am thrilled to see the diversity of people in the audience, wearing... Continue Reading →
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, 2023 Remember what "rock bottom" felt like and reach out and help someone at rock bottom now. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Written for One-liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill.
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses I love New Year's Day. It is a day when you realize the old year has finally passed. Just maybe this one will be better! So, a new year signals opportunities for change and new beginnings. If the previous year was... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptJot down the first thing that comes to your mind.View all responses My husband brought my summer clothes up from the basement last night. I keep thinking that temperatures in the 80s would go away in April, and we would get regular weather, meaning we would keep the winter things close. But today,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?View all responses If I could be any character, I would be Miss Marple. She is a feisty older citizen who isn't sitting around knitting and waiting for her demise. I have always loved puzzles and murder mysteries,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 