The Tuileries Garden, Paris, France May, 2023 Mondays are the bottom of the weekdays for those who love the weekend. But, for me, Mondays represent mercy and a chance to start again. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #366: 25 words only from Sammiscribbles. the Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Bottom. The Daily Spur... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses I thought I was destined to always choose the wrong people to date. I wanted to be loved, but I was also afraid to truly love someone whose abandonment might be extremely painful. So, I chose men who, when... Continue Reading →
Image credit to Sarah Whiley I sat on the hillsides, looking at the cemetery below. I wondered why I was alive, and others didn't survive. I knew I wasn't special or any more highly favored or blessed. I can't explain why or why not, but I am thankful to be free. I have tried to... Continue Reading →
At the Rodin Museum, Paris, May 27, 2023 Sometimes, I get so busy that I forget to pause and reflect on what really matters. I somehow came to believe that I needed to be doing something all the time. But I learned through sickness that the work will still be there when I return, So,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses I gained 20 pounds in 28 days inside an inpatient mental health facility about 30 years ago. I was trying to have it all: a college education with all As, be the best employee at my job, volunteer at a... Continue Reading →
My husband and I will travel to California soon to witness his youngest child's graduation from Berkeley in Engineering. We have not seen this child since 2021 when we saw this child in Barbados. So, to have the chance to spend time together is almost more exciting than the accomplishment. Thankfully, the semester is over... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's a job you would like to do for just one day?View all responses I would love for just one day to be a commercial airline pilot. I would like to feel the absolute thrill of revving the motors, putting my feet on the accelerator, and enjoying the feeling of hurtling down the... Continue Reading →
Beaufort, SC April, 2024 Even with some craziness in my life, I can keep moving forward because of the small pleasures in my life. I love a hot peppermint tea that settles my stomach and spirit. I am thankful for the birds that come to our feeder and the squirrels who try their best to... Continue Reading →
Matthew 28: 8-10 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see... Continue Reading →
When the temperature can no longer be predicted, And the seasons are indistinguishable from each other, We have a huge problem that can’t be ignored forever, One that we can’t leave for our young sisters and brothers. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Temperature in 37 words. My city had a high of... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 