Regina held his hand, staring at Douglas, a special sweetheart of a pirate who’d captured her heart. She’d placed a padlock there after surviving the pain of men with sugar-coated lips of deception. But he made public declarations of her value to him, playful yet serious.  Thankfully, she saw he was different. Written for the... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf there were a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responses If someone were to write a biography about me, they would focus on all that I have survived that seemed impossible at the time the events were occurring. Each chapter would tell a story of persistence, determination, and, above... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Steve Busch @ Unsplash Photo Credit: Alex Mesmer @ Unsplash I know there must be a place where peace abounds, Away from this planet with its hateful sights and sounds. I look up into the sky, and wonder what it's like above, Is there at least one galaxy where there is nothing but... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIn what ways do you communicate online?View all responses I only communicate through my blog. My posts appear on WordPress, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. I like to write stories and poems, but I still stay true to the vision of the site I started over nine years ago: to use stories to encourage, motivate,... Continue Reading →
Caleb believes his jet to Spain may never leave, and his first journey abroad might be jinxed. The solution to his stress and frustration could be going home, as 76 might be too old to start traveling. But he has already allowed his fears of heights and planes to prevent him from going to France... Continue Reading →
Rodin's "The Kiss," Rodin Museum, Paris, 2024 Love is a journey so sweet. It blooms when honor is present. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #450 from Sammi Cox: Sweet in 12 words exactly. The Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Honor. Ragtag Daily Prompt is Bloom. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help... Continue Reading →
I am stunned to know that I am now the oldest generation of my family. When I was younger, I liked sitting beside or on the lap of the older women and listening to them gossip about their children and neighbors, while passing along to me, maybe unknowingly, behaviors that were unacceptable or unglodly. I... Continue Reading →
Generally, it is love that creates families, and it should be that same love that bonds us to each other and connects us across space and time, regardless of our politics or religion. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Family together in Porto, Portugal, 2024 Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on... Continue Reading →
When we think about what we would like to accomplish in life, we use the past as a barometer of what is possible for us to achieve. It may be a parent's past revealed many times over, until you hope never to hear it again, that reminds you that if they could survive the bad... Continue Reading →
Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 