What the eyes don't see doesn't stop one believing, If the meanings of regular words are misunderstood. No matter how much you try to educate a person, It's hard to get them to believe their way isn't good. Simple words like rights, unity, ethics, and morality Tend to get lost so often in politic wrangling... Continue Reading →
How Did America Get to Such a Disrespectful Place?
Douglas and I had received the Pfizer vaccinations on yesterday, and after sitting for 15 minutes afterwards to ensure we had no severe reactions, we were allowed to leave. I didn't even feel the inoculation, having a wonderful young nurse who knew her craft. Feeling happy to have the process started and with the day... Continue Reading →
50 Word Thursday Challenge #106
Photo for the 50 Word Thusday Challenge “I stared at her as if she’d lost her mind.” Olive, the nut-brown seal knew that the people came to see her perform, not these two goof balls. So, Olive jumped in the water and performed all of her tricks. The people were cheered. Written for the 50... Continue Reading →
Operation Forever Love: Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge
Photo Credit: Artbyrandy at Morguefile The guilt gnawed at him, but he wasn't eager to visit her grave. He'd tried explaining to his children that he needed to pretend that she was still there and that he was still trying her patience. But his kids told him that he had to face the pain, and... Continue Reading →
We Make Our Own Luck: Sunday Writing Prompt
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 →
Voting is Everything in A Democracy: Weekend Writing Prompt
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 →
Walking Outside is Great for Weight Loss Goals and Finding Peace!
Part of the Silver Comet Trail The epitome of exercise for me is walking on a trail through the woods. Douglas and I have been walking on different segments of the Silver Comet Trail near our home. The trail listed in the photo above was an off-shoot that we decided to try, as we both... Continue Reading →
A Christmas Eve Wish: Wordle #220
On a clear Christmas Eve night, Charlotte stood next to the tree in front of the next house down from the home where she had grown up. Despite the frost on the windows and her shivering as her threadbare coat with no buttons billowed out around her from the cold, she smiled at the memories... Continue Reading →
The Reluctant Hero Triumphs: Three Things Challenge #419
When Aaron and Jane saw that the thieves had bolted with the sacred scroll, she told him that only he was adept at following those rogues and saving humanity from destruction. At first, he refused to even consider taking action, believing that she was in a state of denial if she believed that he, a... Continue Reading →
Getting Back a Slice of our Former Lives with a Museum Visit
Before COVID-19 arrived, I loved visiting museums. I can stay in one for hours on hours. I am not too keen on much modern and abstract art, but I love paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from the past. So, upon learning of a museum near us, we decided to check it out, although you could never... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 