Jessie was excited to find the lace napkins that belonged to her great-grandmother. They brought her a sense of security in a world of disposable items. These napkins connected her to the old country, as her Nonna used to call her former home. Written for the Three Things Challenge from Pensitivity 101: excited, lace, and... Continue Reading →
A student gave me the wonderful gift pictured below many years ago, after she had proven that she could overcome insurmountable odds to pass my class. I saw her greatness, and I just had to help her see it, too. To the world you are one person, but to one person you could mean the... Continue Reading →
The healing power of colors I thank God often for my eyes, For they allow me to behold The wonder of earth's majesty Each day as its beauty unfolds. Red, yellow, blue, pink, and green, Orange, purple, white, and gold, Vibrant colors that warm the heart And can transform a damaged soul. Written for OctPoWriMo... Continue Reading →
Dutch Goes the Photo gave a challenge this week to use the prompt of Tourism. We were asked to share pictures of favorite places you visited and why you enjoyed being there. For the last three years, Douglas and I have spent from two to six weeks traveling in Europe, in hopes of finding a... Continue Reading →
In Europe, I have seen some great arches, and each made me feel so small. But I marveled at the ingenuity of human beings to build these huge objects and they are still standing centuries later, when my refrigerator doesn't last for ten years. In the National Park in Elche, Spain. At The Archaeological Museum... Continue Reading →
My husband and I went to hear the orchestra play. I couldn't wait to experience the program for the day. The orchestra started playing, and silence filled the place. But, something was making by blood pressure race, It was my husband sleeping, I gave him a good shake, Then, he started snoring, and I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Julia walked up from the sea, exploring other parts of the city. She came upon an interesting neighborhood, with a cast of characters unlike anyone she had ever met. They moved with slow gestures, not in a hurry to complete their tasks and move on to something else, which was the story of her life.... Continue Reading →
Photo by Noelsch at Pixabay.com Janna was bored! What's the big deal about an observatory? She could look at the night sky at home. But when the roof opened, her jaw dropped! "So many stars," she screamed. She had never seen anything so beautiful! They were like diamonds spread on dark satin! (264 characters) Written... Continue Reading →
Patricia and Regina: Best Friends Forever Passing by the perfume counter, Memories of you flooded my mind. You were a connoisseur of scent, Even mixing perfumes for a new find. I never wrestled with gifts for you, I just bought you the latest fragrance. Your eyes would go wide in surprise And you would spray... Continue Reading →
Calvin started a teddy bear sanctuary For all the teddy bears children outgrew. He has quite an array of the "old friends," From Teddy Ruxpin to Winnie the Pooh! They have joined his private collection, Bears he has worked so hard to save. He can't stand to see them all alone, After the love and... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 