Violins, Stars, and Laughter: A Great Night!

Oh, the wondrous and exquisite sounds of a violin solo! I went to see violinist Gil Shaham perform with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. It was a night my soul will not forget! I felt refreshed by the quality of the performances. Over time, I have come to love classical music, something I was not exposed... Continue Reading →

What Are You Trying to Say?

Caroline read the note front and back, Wondering what Michael wanted to say. But there were so many misspelt words That she finally knew there was no way. So, she called him on the telephone, And asked, "What do you want, my child?" He said, "I wrote it all down in my note, Should my... Continue Reading →

A Time of Reflection: Three Things Challenge

Arlene felt the cold, even with the cloths stuffed in all of the small holes in the walls of the shack. She had come to this place situated so far away precisely because she did not want to interact with anyone else. She looked out of the window at the beautiful sunrise, and she thought... Continue Reading →

The Saving Grace of a Bookstore

Joan felt so forlorn at being so hopelessly lost in Ireland! She tried to read the road map and decide where she was, but she could not follow the map at all. As someone who always needed for people to tell her to "go left" or "go right" at an intersection, rather than tell her... Continue Reading →

Eureka! Three Things Challenge

Malcolm looked at the sands of the Namibian desert down below them, wondering if he would ever find the place recommended by his friends. They had told him that he had to see the place where Neptune, meaning the mighty Atlantic Ocean, and the Namibian desert met. But, all he saw through the helicopter window... Continue Reading →

Mama’s Little Issue: Three Things Challenge

My mother mightily embarrassed me. It was nothing short of a scandal! As I looked at people frowning at her, I knew dairy she just couldn't handle. A fun ditty for The Three Things Challenge: mother, dairy, scandal

Everybody Thinks They Know the Answers

These days, everybody thinks they are a theorist, Able to answer the big questions of the day. No education needed for most of them, As they shop for people who think their way. It's funny to me that even with the evidence, People continue to see facts as fictions. And if you try to convince... Continue Reading →

I Am So Out of Touch!

I received the invitation for my youngest grandson's birthday party for this Sunday. I believe Jadon will be ten years old, but with 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, I simply cannot remember when some of them were born.  I sent his mother a text to see what he likes, so that I can buy him... Continue Reading →

Believe Me, It’s Personal!

When someone tells me not to take something personal that is written or said about me, I know that I should do the opposite. Friends and colleagues try to save our feelings by insisting that we not consider negative words regarding our efforts, demeanor, or intelligence as a direct attack against us. But, I have... Continue Reading →

Just Be Yourself

Angel's mother and aunt felt that she was not properly made up for the prom. Angel tried to explain to them that the doctor had told her not to wear make-up, so that her face could heal from the most recent acne outbreak. And she liked being make-up free, for she could express her true... Continue Reading →

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