Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them. Isaiah 8:12 Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. I thought this was a great saying for today when fear is used by advertisers and politicians to sell their products or sway opinions.
Though warned by the townspeople That there would be no help for miles, Nellie and her crew kept walking, To see the mountain with a strange smile. They were told of bad things happening, But Nellie did not believe in superstition. So, onward she and her people went. They weren't giving up on their mission.... Continue Reading →
This rainbow colored blouse is a anomaly in my closet. I usually stick to plaids or stripes, with at most two different colors. Douglas talked me into buying this blouse at the Goodwill store, as he thought I needed to be more colorful on our trip to Spain. With a red jacket, blue glass frames,... Continue Reading →
What's more important? Shallow souls think it's good looks. I choose a good heart. Written for the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge by Devereaux Frazier, January 29, 2019: a haiku with the words shallow souls.
Karla sat on her front porch waiting for the storyteller to appear. The old woman always wore a sweater embroidered with books. She came each Tuesday afternoon, seemingly out of nowhere, taking up residence in the entrance to a nearby field. The storyteller always had an inviting smile, drawing the children and their parents from... Continue Reading →
Todd's father wanted him to become a doctor, a job for a real man. But, Todd creates treats that bring joy to people's souls. When they eat his inviting cookies, they forget their troubles for a little while, giving their hearts time to rest. He considers himself a healer. (275 characters) Fictional story written for... Continue Reading →
Charlotte and Paul walked down the covered walkway, each with their own thoughts. They knew that their marriage could not continue without a commitment to change on both of their parts. So, they came to this paradise to try to reconnect! She knew about his affairs. She had accepted some of the blame for his... Continue Reading →
In Jack's Juke Joint on Eighth Street, Jaded men tend to come to meet Others who use jollification to shun The ennui that their lives have become. They jeopardize their good names, And jettison inhibitions and shame. With jittery moves they jostle each other, Jealous when the women choose another. Their life journeys are compared... Continue Reading →
Joshua and Maggie had heard nothing but rave reviews for the Make Your Dreams Come True Resort located on the outskirts of Sleepy Valley. From everything that they had heard, they looked forward to two weeks of pure fun and pleasure. Arriving on a Monday morning, they were greeted by a young man with such... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, we visited with my best friend of over 50 years, and as Douglas found the picture above. He was excited to find picture of me from my younger days. Douglas thought that it was a wonderful picture of me, and he was confused on why I told him that everyone considered me... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 