We Are Not the Enemy

I know that everyone will see something different in the photo, which is the essence of a photo challenge, but the face reminded me of George Floyd. I apologize in advance if I make anyone uncomfortable. Photo credit Sarah Whiley Sleep on, my brother George, and know that you are missed. A core of your... Continue Reading →

Not Everyone is a Natural at Driving

Savoy Auto Museum, Cartersville, GA My friends, driving just doesn't come natural for me, Oh, how I wish it was like playing piano by ear. I am flummoxed by directions that bring me to tears, As I travel south when it's really north I'd planned to steer. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #247 from... Continue Reading →

It is the Heart that Matters in Loving Others!

A Thank-You Card to God and Douglas He Loves Me! This week at one of my doctor visits, I caught sight of my husband staring in worry. Then, he touched my face, and I felt so loved. I thought I need to write a blog about this amazing love, because there is so much negative... Continue Reading →

An Ovation for Those With True Grit: Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge

Image credit to Deb @Nope, Not Pam. He'd tell you that he didn't have a poltroon heart, And to show it he'd accepted the man's scary dare. He'd gingerly grabbed the snake from its cage, And he's cuddled with it, as other people stared. Inside he didn't fare so good, as his hands shook, And... Continue Reading →

Laughter Connects Us to Each Other

Image by Jed Villigo @Unsplash A moment of calm in the this life's storm, Laughter serves as my soul-healing balm. Jiving with my homies in our neighborhood, Showing our trust in each other feels good. We know that some people see us as thugs, But the truth is that we also need love and hugs.... Continue Reading →

An Auto Museum as a Balm to My Overworked Heart

Savor Auto Museum, Cartersville, GA Here I am at age 70, and after a lifetime of being the employee of the month or seen as a "miracle worker" on my jobs, I am still unable to let go of the need to give my best to the world. For anyone who also follows me on... Continue Reading →

To Be Truly Understood is the Greatest Honor

This is the daily devotional for February 1, 2022 that I wrote for my other blog, Huldah's Sisters. Because it speaks of the contemporary issues of stereotyping and of putting too much feeling into what others think of us, I wanted to share it on this blog. I will write my regular blog, prompts and... Continue Reading →

Choosing to Saunter Away from the Crowds

Photo Credit Sarah Whiley As I sauntered the streets of this beautiful city, I was in a quandary as to which direction I should go. But as I watched the majority of people rushing toward the left, I knew that going to the right was the only way I would grow! Written for the Weekend... Continue Reading →

We Never Outgrow Winnie the Pooh!

Happy Birthday, Winnie! Thanks for the Hugs! In 1997, due to technological changes, my job in Information Technology for the local telephone company ended, as the company chose to outsource the work. After 23 years of working for Ma Bell, I decided to take early retirement and go to college full-time to become a college... Continue Reading →

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