Daily writing promptWhat’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?View all responses It may be one of the scariest times on the trip, as the plane accelerates and speeds down the runway, but it is the moment I feel truly alive. I want to shout, "Here we go!" I realize I... Continue Reading →
Take Nothing For Granted in Life: Friday Fictioneers
Watching the beautiful red flowers bloom usually uplifts my soul. But today it can’t lessen my anxiety about remaining at the castle. I learned a lesson: Do not take for granted that what we value in life will continue without our vigilance. I assumed my husband paid the bills, only to discover that was not... Continue Reading →
Orchids Carry a Fragile Beauty
Image Credit: Jill Witherspoon Orchids to behold! Bringing joy in the short term. What fragility! Written for Haiku Friday with J-Dub #23. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner of... Continue Reading →
Remember to Weigh the Costs and the Benefits of Anything That Comes Easy
Daily writing promptThe genie grants you a wish. What is it?View all responses I remember watching I Dream of Jeannie with Barbara Eden, as she conjured things out of the air. As a child, I thought how great it would be to have a genie of one's own. Just think of endless candy, soft drinks,... Continue Reading →
No Condemnation, No Judgment: I Like This Guy!
Image Credit: evanfitz012 Tired from explaining his policies to the mayor, Sheriff Carlton Blake went into the bar for a drink before heading home. He was surprised to see a robot behind the counter rather than Old Bill, the former bartender. Old Bill always offered contrary and uncomfortable responses to Carlton's complaints. Old Bill felt... Continue Reading →
A Sturdy Door in Viseu, Portugal: Thursday Doors
Cathedral of Viseu, Portugal, May 2026 Posted for Dan's Thursday Doors. I loved the sturdiness of this door, imagining it is heavy to move. It looks ancient, and the studs add to its beauty. Traveling allows us to see such old buildings and appreciate that they are still standing. Look also at the beautiful carving... Continue Reading →
Bad Side Effects: Can You Tell A Story In…
My daily horoscope warned me of possible uncomfortable events! I shouldn’t have gotten my flu vaccine after a couple of martinis for lunch. Afterwards, I had worrying side effects: a desire to breakdance at my age, a continuous noise in my ears that reminded me of Woody Woodpecker’s famous laugh, and a nervous tic in... Continue Reading →
Showing Up, Despite the Fear
Jerry has never gotten comfortable on the graveyard shift at the local chicken processing plant. He is known as the “Jumpy Janitor,” because after nearly ten years on the job, he still is so easily startled. Ken, one of the guards, laughingly told him one night, “Man, don’t you ever go to jail, if you... Continue Reading →
With Weights and Resistance Bands, Our Home Workouts Can Be as Effective as Going to the Gym
Daily writing promptWhat are five simple exercises to do at home?View all responses Walking is the simplest exercise. It doesn't require an expensive piece of equipment. I found that walking through my home with five-pound weights is effective, if I cannot go to the gym. Other exercises that I have learned from Cardiac Rehab at... Continue Reading →
Beware of Whom You Idolize: One-Liner Wednesday
We tend to act and speak like those whom we idolize, whether they're good, bad, righteous, or unrighteous. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express... Continue Reading →
