Good marriage means work. There is no magic involved. Man, love is worth it! Written for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Magic, man.
A Good Marriage
Flower of the Day Challenge, January 28, 2019
I took this photo in El Campella, Spain. It was near some archaeological remains. What I liked was its determination to survive and even bloom in such dry and harsh conditions. It was, like so many of us, a survivor! Posted for Cee's Photography Flower of the Day Challenge, January 28, 2019.
Common Sense is Better Sometimes: Three Things Challenge
Caleb set sail for the island in the middle of the river. Since he was a little boy, he had been warned not to get too close to the place when out sailing. "Keep at least five miles between you and the island," his father had told him. "Any closer and you may create problems... Continue Reading →
A Parenting Fairy Tale: Tale Weaver
Once upon a time there lived a little girl names Doria, Who had a younger evil sister named Gloria. The sisters would never become good friends, At least, that is what their mother told her kin. Gloria kept her sister in tears and in fear, Keeping other children from getting too near. People called her... Continue Reading →
The Sun is Always Shining: Weekend Writing Prompt
When your life seems out of control, And everything feels helter-shelter, It's hard to believe that the truth That everything will soon get better. When the clouds seem so deep, It's like living under a shroud, That's when you need to remember: The sun always shines above the clouds. Every storm comes to an end,... Continue Reading →
Blessed, and Don’t Forget It!
I got schooled on yesterday to just how blessed my life is. Douglas and I drove to my hometown, which is about an hour and a half away. I went to reconnect with friends and family, two of whom I had not seen in over thirty years. So often we take our physical and mental... Continue Reading →
Flower of the Day Challenge, January 26, 2019
In the Jardin Huerta del Cura in Elche, Spain, there were many shrubs, flowers, and plants from all over the world. The curators placed small plaques to educate on the name of flowers, plants, and shrubs, including where they originated. It was a United Nations of beauty, reminding me that the joy of flowers is... Continue Reading →
Stolen Sweet Moments
I looked at the old car in the weeds, Remembering the sweet moments we shared. Kisses stolen as we sat by the lake in it, That was as far back then as we dared. You told me one late August night That someday you and I would be wed. I thought that you were kidding... Continue Reading →
Assimilating to a New Culture: The Three Things Challenge
Marcie had never planned to live in Japan, but her husband, Carlton, an Army surgeon, had been stationed there during the Korean War. He had practically demanded that she and their three children join him. How would she cope in a place where she did not know the language? The journey to Japan by freighter... Continue Reading →
Teach a Child to Read, and Open the World
I was nominated for the Tell a Story Challenge, using the picture above, which immediately tickled my writing bones. Here is my take, and yes, I have done quite a lot of writing today. Blame it on retirement! I watched my two sons in their new hats walk towards the fields. When I had bought... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 