Art from Gullah Museum of Hilton Head, SC, May 2023 "Forgiveness is a catalyst creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, quoted by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III in Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessond for Thriving in Turbulent Times, p.79. Written for the One-Liner... Continue Reading →
I’m sorry, detective,” the officer said, “but none of the fingerprints found at the crime scene matched those of our primary suspect.” Detective Inspector Haines knew she had the right suspect, but how could she prove the rascal guilty? Everything in her experience pointed to the victim's wife as the perpetrator! She was smart! Di... Continue Reading →
Image credit to Sarah Whiley Walls are built to divide and keep some sights or people from each other. But travel teaches us that behind every gated wall and national border are people who are just like us, struggling every day from the moment the alarm bell rings until lights out at night to live... Continue Reading →
Image Credit by Karsten Winegeart @ Unsplash Let go of your inhibitions, And start climbing mountains to find joy. The lives we live are not fiction, And we only have a few years to enjoy. Let go of your dreads and fears. These boots were designed just for climbing. So, rise up and get yourself... Continue Reading →
What a nuisance you are, infesting the grass. Bothering us without us knowing we've been bit. Then blisters the size of a quarter appear all over, And the itching sends us into a scratching fit. You don't fight fair and square, for I cannot feel When you use my body for your meal of the... Continue Reading →
The Rodin Museum, Paris, France, June, 2024 Your belligerent attitude is more than we can bear. Your anger at the world makes your presence unwanted. Your non-compliance to accepting the empathy offered Leaves loved ones feeling scared, upset, and daunted. You win the gold in the emotional Olympics. Move past the hurt and try to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?View all responses I loved the game Sorry! I played in the park's community center near where the last aunt who raised my sister and me lived. We did not have money for board games, so I went to the center every opportunity I could... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?View all responses I love sugar! I think it is a gift from God! I like it in pies, cakes, candy, cookies, jelly, jams, and even coleslaw. It is the most delicious of all spices, and anything with lots of sugar is delicious. As a poor... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?View all responses Blue jeans and a short-sleeved blouse are the best! No matter where you are going or the activity you participate in, you can't go wrong with jeans. They are so durable, and when you travel,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses When I announced that I was applying for a promotion, many of my colleagues thought I was crazy and ridiculed me fiercely. I was the last hired in the department and had less than three years on the job. I had seen an advertisement for a... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 