As we crested the hill to snake our way downward toward the shore, we saw something odd floating across the sky. At first we assumed low lying clouds. But as we got further down we could see this [Read more...]
We all wanted to be her friend. Even through my five year-old eyes, I recognized her as beautiful. Long blonde curls framed big blue eyes and a dimpled smile. I had big eyes, but they were green. I [Read more...]
“People will forget what you said People will forget what you did But people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Curled up on the bed, reading a bible story before the [Read more...]
It was in my closet, That secret scary place. We approached with whispered note, And cautious tread. A nervous giggle and a breath of courage propelled us inside. To most people, a [Read more...]
He is back again today. His morning routine seems to coincide with mine—enjoy the garden early before the day rolls in. I eat my peanut-butter toast on the bench. He gathers nectar from the [Read more...]
Ok here’s the deal, I’m obsessed. Especially after multiple incidences. Now don’t jump to conclusions. There are many different kinds of obsessions. My obsession is not life-threatening Or [Read more...]
Our once bright red jeep, now dusty and dull, ascended the narrow trail. The engine’s grind became stronger as the road turned sharply upward. My seatbelt seemed of little consequence as we bounced [Read more...]
Beneath my proud facade So confident to the world So in control and exuberant, I secretly searched. Masked with extroversion Veiled with busyness Shrouded by seeming success. I [Read more...]
Why do we lean into the gale? Why do we struggle and push and fight our way upwind? Why do we let the vultures weigh us down? And wrestle with our foe-- be it flesh or our mental [Read more...]
Long hours and hard work were no stranger to him. Raised on a tractor from the day he could reach the pedals, he toiled under the hot Kansas sun. With his mom, grandma and three little sisters [Read more...]