Image Credit: Ompragash Viseanathan @Unsplash I don't need empirical evidence to know what I feel When I watch the sun rising in a picturesque place. My soul feel the cord that connects me to the universe, And I am able to become one with earth, water, and space. Like the actor standing aft on the... Continue Reading →
The Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, 2023 “You don’t need to worry about me,” Pat said, “I can take care of myself.” As I hoisted my carry-on luggage up in the overhead bin of the plane, I hoped that I had not offended Pat for her offer to help me. She is only trying to be... Continue Reading →
Image credit to Kateryna Hliznitsova @ Unsplash During a conference call to discuss the ins and outs of a business model, Janet decided she needed a break from the daily grind of listening to a cast of people drone on about nothing. She excused herself, explaining that she needed to take care of an urgent... Continue Reading →
Image Credit Sarah Whiley Jessica tiptoed through the church, careful not to disturb anyone. She marveled at the beauty of the panels before her. The sharp colors and lines that looked like an artist's knife had been taken to them. There were no blank spaces, as a coalition of vibrant colors covered the windows and... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Bernhard @ Unsplash You acted like a junior in high school, Screaming at the top of your lungs. After years of useless arguments and snits, It's taken a lot for me to say I'm done. I tried to overlook your immaturity, Praying that one day you'd get sober. It's time I put my... Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal, June 2023 It seemed like a blip on the radar, No place I really wanted to see. A glade devoid of trees to enjoy, Or a copse of insignificant trees. Yet, as I walked through the clearing, The cunning but simple art spoke to me. Be courageous, not timid, in the journey, Willing... Continue Reading →
I am one of those hapless people who walk into Home Depot and catch the decorating bug. I want to paint the whole house new colors, clean out the cupboards, add new lining paper, and replant the garden. I can think of a hundred new DIY projects and spend accordingly. I am the kind of... Continue Reading →
The Rodin Museum, Paris, May, 2023 The quarrel over who would do which chores had gone on for nearly two days! Nick and Sharon wondered if the marriage had been a mistake. They disagreed on who would clean the toilet, change the newspaper in the cat's litter box, and clean up the confetti in the... Continue Reading →
Image Credit by Karsten Winegeart @ Unsplash Let go of your inhibitions, And start climbing mountains to find joy. The lives we live are not fiction, And we only have a few years to enjoy. Let go of your dreads and fears. These boots were designed just for climbing. So, rise up and get yourself... Continue Reading →
The Rodin Museum, Paris, France, June, 2024 Your belligerent attitude is more than we can bear. Your anger at the world makes your presence unwanted. Your non-compliance to accepting the empathy offered Leaves loved ones feeling scared, upset, and daunted. You win the gold in the emotional Olympics. Move past the hurt and try to... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 