Carolina looked down at the scale, and she wondered if it was still operational. Surely, she did not weigh that much! She was barely eating. She had been diligent in attending meetings for the weight-loss company that she joined, ingesting only what she was told was good for her. Yes, sometimes she ate enough of... Continue Reading →
To Have a Bird-Eye View of the World!
Image Credit: Sarah Whiley Julia looked up at the lone bird sitting on the power lines and envied it. She knew that it takes guts to go through life alone, as she had been doing since her beloved husband, Charles, had died ten years ago. The confusion that gripped her in the first days of... Continue Reading →
When Hatefulness Comes Home to Roost: Fandango Story Starter
He woke with a gasp, the metallic taste of blood filling his mouth. The hair on his neck bristles from the fear that his foes may have followed him and will continue to try to hurt him. Colin had known that spewing hateful words at the young woman in the lace dress just because she... Continue Reading →
Making Our Own Footprints in the Snow
Image Credit: Dmitrii Shirnin@Unsplash It's tempting to follow the footprints of others in the snow. But what if they take us places we don't wish to go? Maybe it's safer to take the routes others have made, To protect ourselves from getting lost or going astray. But, we can't allow the echo of other's ambitions... Continue Reading →
Tranquil Places, Joyful Moments
Image Credit: Ompragash Viseanathan @Unsplash I don't need empirical evidence to know what I feel When I watch the sun rising in a picturesque place. My soul feel the cord that connects me to the universe, And I am able to become one with earth, water, and space. Like the actor standing aft on the... Continue Reading →
Staying Young in Others’ Eyes is Hard Work
The Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, 2023 “You don’t need to worry about me,” Pat said, “I can take care of myself.” As I hoisted my carry-on luggage up in the overhead bin of the plane, I hoped that I had not offended Pat for her offer to help me. She is only trying to be... Continue Reading →
Surviving in Wonky Times
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 I am feeling a bit wonky today, As if everything in my life is askew. It's enough to make me nuts or bonkers, But there are things I know to be true. Seeing the world through eyes of faith Turns our doubts into determination, and our obstacles into opportunities,... Continue Reading →
Enjoy Life Gifts and Be Joyful: What Do You See?
Image credit to Kateryna Hliznitsova @ Unsplash During a conference call to discuss the ins and outs of a business model, Janet decided she needed a break from the daily grind of listening to a cast of people drone on about nothing. She excused herself, explaining that she needed to take care of an urgent... Continue Reading →
Desperation Leads to Seriously Bad Decisions: Fandango Story Starter
“Please, for my sake, try to persuade him not to come here,” she begged. Donna was appalled to hear from Marcus that Jeff planned to follow her home to Memphis. She had been so desperate to have a husband, that she believed any man with a job and good teeth would do. When she told... Continue Reading →
Following the Blip on the Radar Can Be an Adventure!
Porto, Portugal, June 2023 It seemed like a blip on the radar, No place I really wanted to see. A glade devoid of trees to enjoy, Or a copse of insignificant trees. Yet, as I walked through the clearing, The cunning but simple art spoke to me. Be courageous, not timid, in the journey, Willing... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 