Daily writing promptWhere did your name come from?View all responses My favorite uncle named me Regina. I never knew this until he had passed away. I would have wanted to learn why he chose this particular name for me, but I like that it means queen in Latin, Italian, and Spanish, all of which I... Continue Reading →
Love is the Node in a Good Marriage: Lucky Dip, Saturday Mix
The Rodin Museum, Paris, May, 2023 The quarrel over who would do which chores had gone on for nearly two days! Nick and Sharon wondered if the marriage had been a mistake. They disagreed on who would clean the toilet, change the newspaper in the cat's litter box, and clean up the confetti in the... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of Forgiveness! One-Liner Wednesday
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 →
When the Murderer is Caught, Justice Prevails: Fandango’s Story Starter
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 →
Seeing Beyond the Walls for Our Soul’s Benefit!
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 →
Climb Mountains to Joy Today!
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 →
I’ll Get You Someday, Little Chiggers Hiding in the Grass!
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 →
Your Anger Wins the Gold!
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 →
Every Child Should Play “Sorry!” It’s a Life Lesson!
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 →
You Can’t Go Wrong with Sugar!
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 →
Help from Heaven 