It was Christmas Eve, and I fidgeted as lightning flashed and rain poured, spelling a potential end to our pageant. The wind howled, and one could windsurf through the streets, covered in armor of helmet and knee guards, of course. Eileen had her tambourine out because we planned to sing loudly and fervently next to the Nativity scene at church. Afterwards, we would... Continue Reading →
When I Need Help, I Will Ask! Fandango Story Starter
The older she got, the less sure she was about anything. Her children kept telling her she was wrong about nearly everything, from how she cooked a roast or grilled chicken to the Christmas tree ornaments she wanted to place on the tree. She was tired of the constant surveillance of her activities, just because... Continue Reading →
I Thank God For My Mechanical Friend Who Keeps Me Alive
Implanted in my chest, keeping my heart beating. Closet friend hidden in me, whom I often forget as I play. In a clutch, you'll shock my heart if it stops. Thank God, you keep me alive every day. Written for the Weekend Word Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Implant in 38 words! Fandango One Word Prompt... Continue Reading →
Finding the Road Back to Love Without Inhumanity: What Do You See?
Image Credit: Adam Bixby @ Unsplash In taking a walk through the landscape of my short life, I followed the road of my mistakes and errors. I was stunned at my race to supposedly future happiness, To the violence that left me with sorrow and terror. I made a blunder in believing the lie that... Continue Reading →
Sometimes You Can’t Find A Good Compromise!
Annette and Kathy were twins who each loved getting their own way. They decided to have a joint 21st birthday party. But Annette wanted a beautiful white cake, and Kathy demanded a fuchsia cake covered with lots of butter cream. Their mother, Julie, determined not to buy two cakes, chose a batter that was part... Continue Reading →
The Least Prejudiced Place I’ve Found: Physical Therapy
Pain unites across every category of difference, including age. We have teenagers to eighty-somethings there. Pain doesn't discriminate; everyone is truly equal. Pain reminds us of our frailties, and that everyone will suffer them if they grow old enough. We have such interesting conversations, nearly all about the different places that hurt. There is no... Continue Reading →
The Ranting of a Non-Fisherwoman
I don’t know how anyone finds fishing relaxing. I find waiting for a fish on the line quite taxing. After an hour, I find the whole enterprise tiring, And I want to strap on a gun and start firing. I don’t blame the fish for not taking the worm bait, Just so I can have... Continue Reading →
Money Is Not the Problem, Greed Is!
Whether we carry cash or use electronic means, such as online banking or Bitcoin, money is not the problem. As a former Sociology professor, I believe that greed causes so much harm and leads to injustice, competitiveness, and hate. First Timothy 6:9-10 states, "Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into... Continue Reading →
The Shade Whisperer
Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia 2024 He craves shade everywhere we go. He whimpers in the sunlight and heat. I shrug and relish the sun on my face, While he remains on the other side of the street. By the grace of God, he finds the coolness, And works to retain as much as he... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let Love Get Away A Second Time: Fandango Story Starter
He realized that she had seen him, and he couldn’t let her get away. He couldn't chance losing her love again. Jonathan had loved Leslie in high school. Neighbors all through school, when she had told him of her love, as much as he adored her, he was more focused on his future as a... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 