My mother slowly exits the car and pauses, looking back at me, through the open window. I ask, “Would you do this mom, if you were me?” There is a pause of seconds, although for a few brief moments, I am sensing that she won’t approve. I still need my mother’s approval. As a […]
Read moreDecember’s Words
Your last, whispered words spoken were, “I love you, honey.” It is as if the words floated through the air between us and found their way inside, under my skin, pumped through my blood stream until they found their home. The four little words tattooed on my heart. Those four little words have a surging, pulsating […]
Read moreHello, December!
The crisp December chill slaps my cheeks as I pause to take in the scenery outside the door. There is a reason that I love December so. It is not for the cold, although it forces my senses to attention, rather, it is the warmth, from the ever-burning fire of December, that captures my heart. The […]
Read moreThe Lady’s Coat
The Lady’s Coat Slipping the Thrift Store coat over her forearms, easing it onto her shoulders, the woman smiles as she senses the weight settling into place, cloaking her frame. Glancing into the mirror she considers her reflection, graying hair swept into a simple up do, rolled and pinned into place, the simplest of pearl […]
Read moreBuilding Bridges
There comes a time when you realize that some matters can’t be figured out, that over thinking a situation is futile, answers aren’t forthcoming. Sometimes you just have to listen to your heart. Thus, it came to me. I decided to change the story. The one that I had lived, the one that I had told myself […]
Read moreWriting Contest Stories
I’ve been testing my wings. Writer and Educator, Luanne, from the blog, Writer Site, recently hosted a writing contest. The story entries will be posted on Luanne’s site, writersite.org throughout the week. My story, The Lady’s Coat, is posted today! Please take some time to read the judged entries. Writers can appreciate the process of writing and […]
Read moreDaily Prompt~ WordPress
If one experience or life change results from you writing your blog, what would you like it to be? “Those who unlock your compassion are those to whom you’ve been assigned.” ― Mike Murdock~Goodreads, Quotes About Compassion The one life change that I hope results from writing a blog, is heightened compassion for another being. Often […]
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