Daily writing promptWhat's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.View all responses I would attempt skydiving or wingsuit flying. What it must feel like to feel you are one with the wind! To soar like birds, and to fly and see the beauty of the world below. It would be such... Continue Reading →
Learning to Drive at Age 50 Freed Me and Taught Me to Confront My Fears
Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses I had a phobia of driving. I had been in a wreck as a child that left a massive bump on my forehead and rendered me afraid of other cars on the streets. It was easier to take the bus, as... Continue Reading →
Street Artists Leave Me in Awe
I love the art of Renoir, Manet, Monet, and others from the Impressionist period. I will travel for hours on a plane to see their art in the world's great museums. In Amsterdam, I spent hours in the Rijksmuseum admiring the work of Dutch artists. However, it was during a tour of Budapest, Hungary, earlier... Continue Reading →
As Long as You Have Your Health, You Can Start Over
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you lost all your possessions?View all responses When I had to leave an abusive relationship, I left all of my possessions behind without a second thought. I wanted to live, and I knew that love that came with scars was not the love that the Lord wanted for... Continue Reading →
Sometimes Good Enough is Just Fine
I spent a great deal of time trying to be perfect in everything I did, from housework to schoolwork and paid work. I wanted to excel in all aspects. It wasn't enough to be complimented on a job well done; I needed to outdo everybody and be seen as number one. I believed that in... Continue Reading →
In Europe, I Sometimes Search for Other People of Color
It's weird when I am in Portugal to see other black people. I sometimes feel overwhelmed in places that are almost homogeneously white. I am stared at as I walk through the small towns and villages, and it makes me want to proclaim that we are all the same species, created in God's image. My... Continue Reading →
My World Would Be Smaller Without A Computer
Daily writing promptYour life without a computer: what does it look like?View all responses Saying my world would shrink without a computer sounds silly, but it's true. Since I started blogging, I have connected with people around the world who are like friends to me. Following them on their blogs, I realize that no matter... Continue Reading →
Learning to Live with the Pain without the Opioids
I am experiencing two types of nerve pain in my spine, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy. I thought I had a problem with my right shoulder, but after seeing a neurosurgeon, I found that it is a vertebra in my neck impinging on a nerve. The doctor prescribed pain pills and Gabapentin. I completed 10 visits... Continue Reading →
Traveling the World through Bingeing Murder Mysteries: My Evening Delight
I discovered a whole streaming channel, MHz Choice, on my Roku Television. It has mysteries and other shows that are filmed around the world. I have been binging Captain Malveaux, a quirky lady who solves murder mysteries all over France. I like the title character and the complexity of the mysteries. But the best part... Continue Reading →
The Light in Hawaii Calms the Soul
Hawaii is the farthest I have traveled. It was a long plane journey, but it was so worth it. The first thing I noted about it was the difference in the light. It was like having cataracts fixed, where colors are accentuated and peace comes into your soul. I don't know why it is different;... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 