Photo by Timor Kozmenko It had been so long since she was able to travel and enjoy the cultures of other places! Finally, vaccines are working, and freedom to move about the world has been restored. Her nerves were nearly frayed from the strain of being isolated from nature and other people! This place had... Continue Reading →
Sweetwater Creek State Park: Water Everywhere
Posted for Jez's water photo prompt. I love the water.
Operation Forever Love: Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge
Photo Credit: Artbyrandy at Morguefile The guilt gnawed at him, but he wasn't eager to visit her grave. He'd tried explaining to his children that he needed to pretend that she was still there and that he was still trying her patience. But his kids told him that he had to face the pain, and... Continue Reading →
Pull Up A Seat, Week Two 2021
For the Pull Up A Seat Challenge from XingfuMama, I captured different places to sit while out walking the trails and paths near our home. I like that the city planners add so many seats, but sometimes nature offers us a seat, too. Too Low for My Back Sometimes a rock will do! Or a... Continue Reading →
I Think My Body Has Found Its Comfort Zone
I met my goal of 125 pounds, but then the holidays hit, and now I struggle to lose the three pounds that I gained. Admittedly, I have, like most Americans, felt overwhelmed at the events of last Wednesday, and needed comfort food. Douglas made Banana-Walnut muffins and Banana-Walnut Bread. I have been eating as if... Continue Reading →
We Make Our Own Luck: Sunday Writing Prompt
Walking early on the trail from his house to the village, Jonathan lingered near the old oak tree where it was believed that you could find an occasional four-leaf clover, which was rumored to bring good luck. He greatest want was to have his dress designs seem by a famous designer and be offered a... Continue Reading →
Democracy is an Action Word: Three Things Challenge #473
I have come to realize that to keep a democracy true to its intent, you can't rest on what happened years ago. You must constantly be thoughtful, asking oneself what must I do today to ensure that no one can weaken the rights and freedoms tomorrow that people died to secure for me and for... Continue Reading →
Voting is Everything in A Democracy: Weekend Writing Prompt
In a crucible of our democractic right to vote, Acts by fringe groups tried to take an axe The principle of the nation: one voice, one vote, But, thankfully police turned back the attack! Complacent being complaisant to a despots's will, They entered Congress's halls without warning, Intent on ravishing people who certify the votes,... Continue Reading →
Unjustly Imprisoned: Saturday Six Word Story Prompt #72
The balloon rises; freedom feels sweet! Written for the Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt from My Random Ramblings. The prompt is Balloon.
