The bottom is near! No ending to the virus. Caption: Wear a mask! Written for the Three Things Challenge #316: caption, ending, bottom. We have to get a handle on this thing, if we are to get our country back to some semblance of normal. Listen to scientists, not politicians!
Love’s Sweet Stolen Moments!
Up the barn ladder! Spending our time together! Free to love at last! Written for The Three Things Challenge #315: ladder, spending, together.
It’s The Unexplored Path that Leads Us Home!
The path to finding where we belong isn't always transparent. I have learned that the unexplored path that no one else seemed to take has always led me to wonderful places, helping me find a home. By home, I mean that place inside of us where we come to appreciate who we are and what... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of Night!
The day is ending. Pink sky casts beauty and peace. My soul finds its rest. Written for the Three Things Challenge #266 from Pensitivity 101: cast, pink, sky.
When the Grandkids Won’t Eat Your Cooking!
I shouted that I had baked a batch of cookies. Everyone acted busy and didn't respond to my call. Not even the hungry grandkids came for one, For they'd been told of my culinary shortfall. Written for the Three Things Challenge #259 for June 7, 2020: batch, respond, busy
A Real Battle Looming
Exercising would make a great hobby, I know, But I find that I just can't stay loyal. Although I have more than enough space to move, My love of food results in a battle royal. Written for the Three Things Challemge #238 for Sunday, May 17, 2020 from Pensitivity 101. The prompts are hobby, loyal,... Continue Reading →
Downsizing is Good for the Heart!
I kept brooding over cleaning the bigger house, So we looked for something with less upkeep. We found a nice little cottage on a metalled road, And now we're not so tired when we go to sleep. Written for the Three Things Challenge from Pensitivity 101. The prompts are metal, upkeep, and brood. I used... Continue Reading →
Hopefully Not a New Normal!
Caroline was looking forward to a house full of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for Mother's Day this year. But, now she just hopes to hear the telephone ring, to know that her family members still care. She has lived long enough to know that what matters is love, in any form. Written for Three Things... Continue Reading →
I Have Heard Them All!
There is no excuse that I haven't heard, As the reason for not getting work done. Even the more timid will look in your eyes, And tell you a whopper that he has just spun. They look so hopeful when they tell lies, Thinking they've pulled the wool over you. But, after twenty years of... Continue Reading →
Still Getting Around!
Photo courtesy of Donna McNicol To the young people, I am a curious sight, Walking slowly but surely towards town. They say that I should be safe in my bed, But I tell them, "I can still get around." I'm not quick as the roadrunner, I know, But I'm still as wise as the old... Continue Reading →
