She was sitting quietly in her friend’s house, sipping on supposed calming tea. She had never found those things to work. But she was willing to try anything to give her racing heart a break. It was working double time. As such, she needed to get up and […]
It is an amazing experience to go through and witness as a baby turns into an independent being. My baby will be turning 15 this coming year. And, I’m floored. This morning, as I woke up, one of my first thoughts was how he was going to be […]
I love the holiday season. I love gift-buying and giving. It gives me great pleasure to create or give items to people with them specifically in mind. Growing up as poor as I did, the holiday seasons were tough. Now, I take delight in being able to provide […]
She had a rough month. Every day was long, tiring, and mentally trying. But she had to champion on. Soldier on. There was no way to avoid getting up each day and giving it her best. Today, she had to do something different, though. She needed to give […]
Sometimes, you approach a tunnel cautiously, wondering what the ride will be like. What will the constraints be. Sometimes, you wonder what awaits you at the other end of the tunnel. You can go in on one side, and it’s sunny and ok. And, then you come out […]
Trying to touch the dream I’m hungry and sleepy My eyes drooping Trying to taste the goal Drifting into space Trying to feel the pulse Flying into the silky web Trying to hear the tides Everything but nothing is a Longshot
‘Tis the season for jolly, affirming words which put us in a holiday spirit. We went through what seemed a rather random year that was quite contradictory with itself. But I will leave that type of musing for another day. The point is we are supposed to be […]
She walked down the path wondering what food to order today. She needed to leep her mind busy. The path was so rocky and lonely. That had basically been her year. She stopped in front of the boot. No one had taken it yet. She took a syeip […]
I don’t know how to try. Actually, I try all the time. Apparently, however, I shouldn’t note that in some of my conversations and answers to questions of how I have reached my level of success. I don’t try. I do. I get things done. I accomplish what […]
Ups and downs The world is sideways Mind aches Feverish tongue Super salty tears Words jumbled Words mumbled Words unheard Words unspoken Brittle bones Brittle nails Bitter tastes Fuzzy sight Fuzzy recollections Anger Sorrow Guilt Brashness Hunger