As I reread the Easter story this morning, I was struck by the words of the other disciples to Thomas, "We have seen the Lord." Thomas didn't believe them, asserting that he had to actually touch the Lord before he could believe that Jesus was alive. I have had my doubts, too, so I don't... Continue Reading →
From Sharon McCutcheon at Mindlovemisery's Menagerie The prompt is to write about What does soul mate mean to you? for the Sunday Writing Prompt on Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. He calls me his pearl, something extraordinarily beautiful to him. Before him, I hadn't been viewed as beautiful, not even by me. So, each day, I remember to... Continue Reading →
Photo by Viktor Lundberg on Pexels.com Traveling down a narrow road, Finding new place to explore. The beauty on either side of us, Reminding us of what's in store. It's on these seemingly lonely paths That I learn so much about myself. Patience derives from anticipation, And self-control becomes my wealth. What lovely happinesses abide... Continue Reading →
When I learned that all instruction was going online, I thought of it as an adventure. But, instead, I find it difficult for students and me. Meeting in Zoom is very different, and keeping their attention in a classroom is hard, but when they are at home with so many distractions, like family, it is... Continue Reading →
It often takes grit Not to quit when times get hard. We are courageous! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #300: grit and quit. Congratulations on this milestone!
Life isn't too bright now. But a new morning will come! The fight will be won! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Promt: Bright and Light.
His fake love was eventually revealed. Written for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt #31 from My Random Ramblings. The prompt this week is Fake.
Most spoke of the low but omnipresent rumble of water, or its dulcet lap against a hull, but that was not how he missed the sea. The doctor had said that one more season on the fishing boat would be his last, so he settled in at home. Although I loved him, he wasn't an... Continue Reading →
In spite of travel bans, closed borders, and lockdowns, And necessary isolation between you and me, I know I will see you again, my beautiful world, For life is resilient in its hope and continuity. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #150 from Sammiscribbles: Continuity in exactly 35 words.
Between the coronavirus isolation, the level of pollen in the air and on everything outside, and starting to teach online tomorrow, I am feeling overwhelmed. I have had to learn Power Point all over again and a new app, Zoom, for teleconferrencing with students. I have invited my students to meet me twice a week... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 