The Artist’s Apprentice: Never Underestimate Another’s Gift

Photo Credit to Sarah Whiley Gary knew that when he was asked by his sister, Janet, to allow his nephew, Mick, to be his apprentice that a day would come when he would hear, Oops!, for Mick seemed prone to accidents. But, he loved his sister so much that he just couldn't tell her no.... Continue Reading →

Imaginations are Needed More Today than Ever Before

Photo from CookmePancakes@DeviantArt.com Ariana looked out the window at such a gloomy day, one filled with lacy clouds that seemed to go on without limit. A hard-working practitioner, this day she stopped and thought of a fairy tale that her mother had told her just last week, even though she is a adult now. It... Continue Reading →

When Your Bucket List and Covid Collide: What Do You See?

Image credit; Google images I had planned to see Bilbao, Spain by now, For it is at the top of my bucket list. But Covid keeps evolving and changing, Turning a travel certainty into a wish. So, now I live vicariously through snaps From the cameras of much braver folks. Frankly, I'm perplexed that the... Continue Reading →

The Sweet Moment You Realize that He or She is the One: Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge

The Guitar Player by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior and was found at Wikimedia Commons. Reticent to admit that I really liked him, It was easier to notice what I rated as his faults. But, as I stood there listening to his guitar I started singing words that I could not halt. His great delivery of... Continue Reading →

Ode to the Men with Gray Hair!

Don't believe your best days as a man are behind you, And that now all you can lift is your coffee cup. For because we have days alone to ponder as guests In places for hire around the world, life, for us, is looking up. We both are older, and we've learned to pick our... 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 →

Loving Others Makes the World Beautiful

Image credit to Tathanhtuan@Pixabay My husband says I view the world through rose-colored glasses, Because I believe that there is more good than bad in this wondrous world. To me, God created an orderly universe, open and free for each one of us, And the hatred that often pervades our lives doesn't discourage this old... Continue Reading →

Getting to Know Your Neighbor Can Become a Labor of Love

Cherry couldn't find her phone. Her breathing was labored, and she didn't feel great. She should have listened to her daughter and bought the alert button for the elderly, but she couldn't get past her desire to appear independent and young for a little longer. She looked out the open door and saw her neighbor... Continue Reading →

Look Up and Appreciate the View

Photo Credit to Sarah Whiley Looking down to avoid free-falling from atop the mountainside, I paid no attention to the surrounding beauty as my anxiety grew. The fact is I was foremost so concerned about a possible disaster That I forgot to look up and enjoy the the spectacular view. I stalked the paths as... Continue Reading →

I Can’t Help Myself, My Lovely: Fandango Flash Fiction

Photo Credit to Darius Bashar at Unsplash.com "I am so sorry, Darling! Please understand and forgive me! I just can't help it!" Ashlyn felt such anguish at having to arrest Ian's ardor as he was making some of his most ardent romantic moves, especially that one with the arch look that involves his hat! But... Continue Reading →

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