It is curious to hear machines talk back to me. How cunning of Big Brother to surveil us in our homes! I wonder if my social media feed is being shared, Listened to and evaluated by unknown men in black in domes. Today, with lamprophony, Alexa wished me a great day. She was curt and... Continue Reading →
When Alexa, the Machine, Tells Me By Name to Have a Great Saturday, Should I Be Concerned?
Over the last few weeks, a change occurred with the Alexa system we have. I have always said thank you after asking Alexa for the weather, time, or a song. My husband would laugh at me for speaking to an inanimate object. It was just a habit for me to express gratitude for assistance, so... Continue Reading →
It Was the College of Life That Made Me Successful in the University
Daily writing promptWhat colleges have you attended?View all responses I was 36 when I first went to Georgia State University. I earned three degrees there, including a Bachelor's, a Master's, and a PhD in Sociology. I learned a lot in the university classrooms of GSU, graduating Magna Cum Laude at age 45, and receiving many... Continue Reading →
Pay Attention Before It’s Too Late: 9 Word Story
He thought, "Why didn't I know she was unhappy!" Written for 9 Word Story from Raelyn Pracht. One in four men doesn't know their wives are unhappy until served with divorce papers. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material... Continue Reading →
Living in the Joyous Hope of Christmas: Monday Wordle
Juliette couldn’t believe her eyes as she looked at the Christmas tree. Her dream of a real Christmas was coming true with the new adoptive parents. It was like she was in a fairy tale. The tree was huge, covered in tinsel, pretty ornaments, and gifts under it, some of them for her! There were... Continue Reading →
A Recipe for Surviving the Holidays: Weekend Writing Prompt
I need a teaspoon of patience to survive the holidays. Visitors to entertain, food to cook, and gifts to wrap, Upheaval when Christmas gifts don’t satisfy. And no one is talking because they’re on different apps. Maybe we could start new holiday traditions. No smartphones allowed, giving others our attention. Marriages will be saved and... Continue Reading →
When I Need Help, I Will Ask! Fandango Story Starter
The older she got, the less sure she was about anything. Her children kept telling her she was wrong about nearly everything, from how she cooked a roast or grilled chicken to the Christmas tree ornaments she wanted to place on the tree. She was tired of the constant surveillance of her activities, just because... Continue Reading →
Being A Non-Traditional Student Makes You Feel Like An Outsider, But Not For Long
I was 36 when I went to university for the first time! It was Dr. Mary, my psychologist, who suggested it, because when we talked about my unhappiness and feelings of uselessness because of a divorce, she said the words that changed my life. She told me, "Go to college! Your brain is going to... Continue Reading →
Knowing the Difference Between Being Useful and Being Used
Daily writing promptWhat is one thing you would change about yourself?View all responses It is often difficult for me to know if someone is taking advantage of giving nature. I tend to go with my heart, and let the Lord deal with dishonest or scamming people. While I am pretty good at spotting scammers online... Continue Reading →
Art That Lifts One’s Spirit and Hope: Wordless Wednesday
Vienna, Austria, May, 2025 Wordless Wednesday from Poesy Perspectives.
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