I once thought the boogie man was a figment of Mama's imagination. I was scared of every sound at night, huddled in my bed sheets until Morning came with the light that saved me and made me feel safe. But, one day I found out that the boogie man was all too real. Mama had... Continue Reading →
Blogging is a place of inclusion and diversity. I marvel at the different people whom I follow, people that I will probably never meet in person, but with whom I share nearly every day. I am in awe of the pictures of courage, perseverance, resilience, and determination that I read each day. Each person's story... Continue Reading →
As the cantankerous old man screams at the airline personnel about losing his vacation, I want to say to him, "Sir, the rain only means the adventure is delayed. You wil still make sweet memories." Safe on the ground, my anticipation of laughter, love, and good food grows. (275 characters) Fictional story Written for Twittering... Continue Reading →
Silence is good, but waves crashing against the shoreline is more beneficial to the soul. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #100 from Sammiscribbles: a story or poem about silence in exactly 15 words.
Yesterday, I had one of those days where comfort food becomes necessary to keep our sanity and still see the world in positive terms. This month, I had five doctor's appointments, including yesterday. Because of results from medical tests taken yesterday, I now have a sixth one on Monday. I choose to look at it... Continue Reading →
Detective Chief Inspector Janney arrived at the scene of the crime with her new assistant, Detective Sergeant Charlotte Wells. After looking over the murder victim, they stepped aside to allow Dr. Carlton Wesley, the Medical examiner, access to the victim. When Dr. Wesley was finished, DCI Janney asked cause of death and time of death.... Continue Reading →
See all the pretty little letters, waiting to be formed into words. Those words can praise or criticize, according to how they are unfurled. The tormentor creates the words that cause pain and take away joy. But the one who seeks to encourage forms words that do not destroy. Words like "You are priceless" are... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, Douglas received and email from one of his brothers, informing him of the passing of the brother's ex-wife. He told him that she had been dead for two weeks before she was found! Her neighbors had not seen her in a couple of weeks and finally called the authorities for a wellness check. When... Continue Reading →
Hurt and suffering, Your love taught me my value. Eternally glad. Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from MIndlovemisery's Menagerie, April 3, 2019: Everlasting Love.
Mind power is strong, Influencing how we think. It can be scary. Posted for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt, April 1, 2019: Kind and mind.
Help from Heaven 