A couple of days ago, I wrote a post on teaching respect is vital, mainly fueled by media accounts of young white boys disrespecting a Native American Vietnam veteran. For the most part, the sentiments of the post are important, particularly teaching children to see the value and worth of every human being, regardless of... Continue Reading →
Caroline sat making her sign. When her mother saw her sign, she said, "Sweetie, simplify your sign. Pick one group you feel passionate about and advocate for that group. After all, every woman has the same issues!" Caroline responded, "That's just not true! Other characteristics matter, Mother, such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, social class, weight,... Continue Reading →
Mollie and Kenny looked at the invitation from Dr. Marshall, wondering why they were invited to his laboratory on next Tuesday. There will be chamber music, which they both love, and a meal will be served, including one of Kenny's favorites, Swiss cheese. Kenny said, "Dr. Marshall is conducting AI research on creating robots that... Continue Reading →
I watched little Ashley sitting astride the broom, Pretending to be a witch who only does good, In her imagination, she is someone very noble, A heroine who treats everyone as she should. In her young mind, she is fearless and strong, Seeing simple solutions to her problems. Never magnifying troubles, as do the adults,... Continue Reading →
Travelers are nosy people, but in a good way! We love to see what is beyond our everyday existence. Being inquisitive motivates us to travel the world, pulling our luggage behind us. We don't just dream of the places we would like to see, we go for it, uncomfortable plane seats and all. The joy... Continue Reading →
The washing machine would not spin, What a bad time for it to break down. It's filled to the brim with wet clothes, And my repairman is nowhere around. Everyone I called charges high fees, Far more than the old girl is worth. For Mama and Daddy bought this beauty About ten years before my... Continue Reading →
Children ask questions About "different" people. Your answers matter. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #237: Answer and Question.
I saw this tree in a park in Alicante, Spain. The fact that the small stump could hold the three huge branches without breaking was mesmerizing. It was probably the weirdest tree I have ever seen, but it was also beautiful in its strength. I was reminded that sometimes we carry many different trials and... Continue Reading →
Divorce is hard, even when it is the right move to make. But Patty knew that neither she nor Jack could continue on the wild roller-coaster of a ride that their marriage had become. She refused to forgive him one more time, and his getting down on his knees had not convinced her that he... Continue Reading →
Growing up in the 1950s, there were only three channels. Today, with cable, you can have hundreds of channels, something that amazes me, still. And it is the enormity of choices that has cooled my ardor for television. I was never a big fan of television, as books were my vice of choice. I preferred... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 