Image credit: Nishaan Ahmen @ Unsplash For me to open a book is the greatest thrill. The wonders of knowledge not yet known Sends chills of joy right down into my soul, And away from my everyday life, I am gone. A book is my guide to the world beyond. To read of places that... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?View all responses I would have liked to have a long conversation with the French legend, Joan of Arc. She was a peasant girl who felt divinely guided to lead the French Army to victory against the English attempt to conquer... Continue Reading →
I don't worry about half-full or half-empty because I'm grateful that my cup can be refilled. Grateful! My guy and I at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, May, 2023 Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill: My Cup.
Daily writing promptWhat's the first impression you want to give people?View all responses The first impression I want to leave with people is a sense of their value and worth. I want people to feel special and as if they are the most important person in the world to me. I want my smile to... Continue Reading →
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 I don't need diamonds. I need your playfulness and That look in your eyes That says, "Never leave me." Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Diamond in 19 words.
Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, May 2023 John 19: 28-30 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you need time?View all responses Like anything that is limited in supply, you must be smart with your time. Now in my seventies, I realize that I don't have as much time left to visit all the places I want to see or do all the planned activities, such as learning to... Continue Reading →
Image credit to Kateryna Hliznitsova @ Unsplash During a conference call to discuss the ins and outs of a business model, Janet decided she needed a break from the daily grind of listening to a cast of people drone on about nothing. She excused herself, explaining that she needed to take care of an urgent... Continue Reading →
Image Credit to Sarah Whiley I remember fields of flowers that looked like cotton growing in the South. We would pick them, and blow their tops into the wind, dreaming of better times. We would be astronauts, ballerinas, teachers, ball players, actors, and very rich. We looked forward to leaving poverty behind, with mountains too... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?View all responses Sunday, I asked one of my fellow church members about his wife's absence because I had never seen them separate during church. He leaned into my ear and whispered with no small amount of shame that she was playing hooky. I told... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 