From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie I am an enigma to my best friend, As a woman who doesn't like to shop. She asked if I were really a girl, As real women shop 'til they drop! But, I question that ridiculous belief That my femininity depends on a need To go to stores and malls or flea... Continue Reading →
Leaves are falling, autumn in Japan. Image from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. Last bursts of beauty! The trees will rejuvenate! New leaves in the spring! Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie, using the theme of the leaves are falling. I was reminded that we humans need to let go of disappointments, defeats, and failures,... Continue Reading →
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Written for the Twittering Tales Challenge #158 from Kat Myrman. Write a story or poem of 280 characters or less, using one of the titles in the picture as a prompt. photo by Mikechie Esparagoza @Pexels.com Carol hugged a tearful Janet, after her boyfriend had quit her. Janet apologized for taking Carol away from her... Continue Reading →
Photo by Ted Strutz Marla sifted through the photos, hoping to find one of her beloved older sister, Catherine. They had been inseparable as children, and Catherine was her hero, fearless as any of the boys in the neighborhood. Her bravery had caused her a lot of problems with Mama, but Marla had loved cheering... 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 →
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 →
Stormy weather days. Seems like sunny days won't come. But storms always pass. Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille by Mindlovemisery's Menagerie: stormy weather.
I dream of long, lazy days lying by the pool, Nothing in this oasis can cause me stress. I will leave behind all of the grumpy people, Those who like to keep up confusion and mess. Travel for me is a great time of freedom From the craziness of my everyday life, Including time from... Continue Reading →
