Gigi assembled her planners, her calendars, her pens, pouches, and post-its before her on the desk and stood over them like a general surveying maps. She prepared to teach her beloved students. She was tenacious in her teaching, so that her children were educated, in spite of the virus or snow. Zoom wasn't the best... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when we're together, and I feel so apart from you, I wonder if marriage is a natural state or an artifical construct. But then I start to think of the relationships that I've witnessed, And the answer to that question comes down to people's conduct. For some people, marriage is a step expected at... Continue Reading →
For Tale Weaver #310 we are asked to write on the prompt Tired and Run Down. Mindlovemisery's Menagerie states: With a new year upon us and the stresses of 2020 behind us, (or are they), consider the new year and what it brings to us. For many of us older folk, being tired and run... Continue Reading →
Photo by Timor Kozmenko It had been so long since she was able to travel and enjoy the cultures of other places! Finally, vaccines are working, and freedom to move about the world has been restored. Her nerves were nearly frayed from the strain of being isolated from nature and other people! This place had... Continue Reading →
Walking early on the trail from his house to the village, Jonathan lingered near the old oak tree where it was believed that you could find an occasional four-leaf clover, which was rumored to bring good luck. He greatest want was to have his dress designs seem by a famous designer and be offered a... Continue Reading →
In a crucible of our democractic right to vote, Acts by fringe groups tried to take an axe The principle of the nation: one voice, one vote, But, thankfully police turned back the attack! Complacent being complaisant to a despots's will, They entered Congress's halls without warning, Intent on ravishing people who certify the votes,... Continue Reading →
I could sit and listen to the commentary Until I became a basket case and just cried. But, I chose to do something a little different, To assuage the shame and fear I feel inside. I chose to listen to some music and dance, To keep me distracted from all of the news. Barry White... Continue Reading →
Calla's latest obsession was trying to catch the eye of Jacob, her brother Seth's best friend. In her jealousy of his beautiful girlfriend, Glennie, she felt obliged to inform Jacob of a secret she was hipped to regarding Glennie and her boss. After her brother's contestation of her narrow-minded actions, Calla made no apologia. When... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Alexandra Sophie on Deviantart Jonathan started when he came upon his present obsesson, the vicar's daughter, sleeping among the leaves and vines on the vicarage. They had agreed that she would find a hiding place there for them to rendezvous without being seen by nosy neighbors or her parents. Lurking about the estate,... Continue Reading →
An awful year ends. Dreams were deferred, but not lost. Hold on to your faith! Written for Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. The prompt is End of Year.
Help from Heaven 