The logic of grass has always escaped me, To grow something that needs to be cut. You work all week, living for the weekend, Only to be caught in the same old rut. Lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and edge trimmers, Working hard from dusk until time for bed. I'd rather have a dragon just blow fire... Continue Reading →
I am preparing mentally to have surgery again, but just replacing my pacemaker with one that includes a defibrillator. That will be at the end of the month, about ten days before we leave for Italy. So, I was trying to think of other things to keep my mind on something other than doctors and... Continue Reading →
Agent Xerxes looked out at the lightning that threatened his life, and he wondered when the authorities would allow him to return home. It has been ten long years on this abominable planet, and he just wants to return to his people. Admittedly, he had volunteered to come to Earth to see if he could... Continue Reading →
Writing for the first time for prompt challenge of page and line from The Haunted Wordsmith: Page 195, line 4 from any book. Write a story that includes the line. Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two... Learning Curve, Catherine Aird Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two cups of coffee to the... Continue Reading →
Down below the ocean view Is another world to explore, A universe so vibrant and lovely Of flora, fishes, and much more. The elemental colors of nature, Reds, blues, oranges, and yellows, Leave our spirits in such ecstasy That we return from below quite mellow. Poetry written for the Genre Challenge #6 from The Haunted... Continue Reading →
Douglas and I were at a new restaurant that I wanted to try. As we were eating, a lady spotted my purse and commented on how much it was like the one she was carrying. Sure enough, it was nearly a clone. Hers was a Michael Kors, with the same MK in a round label.... Continue Reading →
I was nominated for the Tell a Story Challenge, using the picture above, which immediately tickled my writing bones. Here is my take, and yes, I have done quite a lot of writing today. Blame it on retirement! I watched my two sons in their new hats walk towards the fields. When I had bought... Continue Reading →
As Douglas and I walked along the green-way, I saw the words seen in the photo above. It was not your normal graffiti. It made me stop and wonder what would freeing my mind actually entail? Indeed, is my mind closed in some areas, but open in other areas? As we walked along the pavement,... Continue Reading →
He enters the ring every Wednesday night, whether he is feeling like it or not. The kiddies especially are looking for "Big Tony" to put up a good "fight," and he is paid to see that they are fully entertained. I cringe when I see him heading for the ring, sending up prayers of God's... Continue Reading →
Alan gave up his job as a stockbroker to become a clown. In his experience, people tended to love clowns, with their funny faces, big feet, big noses, and carnations that squirted water. Clowns performed all kinds of foolish antics to make people laugh. But, lately, it's tough to get a laugh the old-fashioned way,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 