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8 Years Ago
I woke up today in one of the best moods I have had in awhile. I was downright giddy. I had friends coming and a sunny day to roll outside INDEPENDENTLY with handsome sidekick Hugo, my dog. I had a friend who is creating a garden of Eden for me. My hip, beautiful, and ultra…
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I Got A Letter This Morning
It’s that time of the week – story time. Can you tell a story in 37 words using the following words in it somewhere: The Chuck Prophet show at The Warwick Castle was so BUSSIN’, BUSSIN’! The last song was You Did he was swagged out in dungarees. I was pulled onstage! It was the…
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2021 What a Blast from the Past!
Looking back just 5 years ago and the changes in my life. I am a widow. All my children are married with children. I live in an apartment. I miss my husband, still. I am fighting to roll in the Light each day I am given. This October will be the 10th Autumn March for…
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Esther Chilton’s Limerick Challenge Jelly My heart has been completely flattened. It’s as thin as a piece of satin. I thought I could fit you in. I know now no one would win. I will forever be peanut butter without jelly knowing it never happened. Road So many take the road more traveled. When life…
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Six Years Ago
The times are a changing. My wonderful father died at 11 pm on my birthday, June 3rd. This time of year I am weepy and emotional and then I remember why. He comes to my mind every May and June. I think of him even more than the usual once a day. The wonderful memories…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #35
Can You Tell A Story In… It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 52 words using the following words in it somewhere: TIGHTROPE GOTHIC SQUEAMISH MANNEQUIN VIOLIN They threw a fair like no other with a Gothic House of Horrors to commemorate their reunion containing squeamish wax…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #34
Write a story in 61 words using the following six words in it somewhere: “Yes! Tom, I will marry you. Let’s get married in Rockville, We will invite the town to St. Joseph’s and have a carnival around the town square with a Carousel, Zipper, and Whistler ride. Don’t forget the sponge cake contest and…
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57th Trip!
In my mind lately I have had long periods of time not feeling well in my body and spirit. ALS has plateaus and valleys. There are no longer any peaks. You know, students, growing stronger physically. If you are blessed with time, you can adapt with technology, Thanks be to God. I recently went on…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #33
Can you tell a story in 100 words using the following words in it somewhere: “Tonight is the best night. Before our vacation expires, I have one request for the woman that took 30 years to find. Jo, travel the world in my helicopter as my wife? Let’s go to Spain with the running bulls…
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