Image Credit: Azul, 8-year-old artist in the Philippines True love, like quilting, requires patience, As no two people can ever fully agree. The giving and receiving of reciprocated love, While precious, is still filled with mystery. For a kiss that sends us quivering and shivering Can only come from the mouth of a special one.... Continue Reading →
Resting on the Journey: Wordless Wednesday
The Silver Comet Trail, Dallas, Georgia
Orchids Carry a Fragile Beauty
Image Credit: Jill Witherspoon Orchids to behold! Bringing joy in the short term. What fragility! Written for Haiku Friday with J-Dub #23. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner of... Continue Reading →
Remember to Weigh the Costs and the Benefits of Anything That Comes Easy
Daily writing promptThe genie grants you a wish. What is it?View all responses I remember watching I Dream of Jeannie with Barbara Eden, as she conjured things out of the air. As a child, I thought how great it would be to have a genie of one's own. Just think of endless candy, soft drinks,... Continue Reading →
No Condemnation, No Judgment: I Like This Guy!
Image Credit: evanfitz012 Tired from explaining his policies to the mayor, Sheriff Carlton Blake went into the bar for a drink before heading home. He was surprised to see a robot behind the counter rather than Old Bill, the former bartender. Old Bill always offered contrary and uncomfortable responses to Carlton's complaints. Old Bill felt... Continue Reading →
Travel Alone or Miss My Dream Trip: What Do You Think?
Amarante, Portugal, May 2026 I had a strange conversation with a hairstylist in Macomb, Illinois, when I was an assistant professor at Western Illinois University. She was white, and I told her that I dreamed of traveling to Norway someday. She informed me that she wanted to visit Africa because her child was mixed-race. As... Continue Reading →
A Sturdy Door in Viseu, Portugal: Thursday Doors
Cathedral of Viseu, Portugal, May 2026 Posted for Dan's Thursday Doors. I loved the sturdiness of this door, imagining it is heavy to move. It looks ancient, and the studs add to its beauty. Traveling allows us to see such old buildings and appreciate that they are still standing. Look also at the beautiful carving... Continue Reading →
If Only This Could Be The Last Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As a Sociology professor, I took every opportunity to cover domestic violence in my classes. As a survivor, I am a living witness of the need to teach every man and woman, boy and girl, about this scourge on our culture. When you consider that one out of three women and one out of four... Continue Reading →
Sitting By the Ocean Can’t Be Beat: Pull Up A Seat
This lovely wrap-around bench is in Gafanha de Nazare, Portugal where we spent two weeks in May, 2026. Look at that view! Posted for Pull Up A Seat for Week 39 from XingfuMama! Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this... Continue Reading →
It Takes Courage From Above to Not Be Prey Anymore: Fandango Story Starter
She watched him and smiled as he looked at his phone, turned pale, and quickly left the room. She wondered why cheaters believe that they are smarter than everyone else? He thinks she hasn’t the intellect to know that he is gadding about, spending her money on other women. He doesn’t even act discreetly, subjecting... Continue Reading →
