A Memory In Honor of Mother’s Day

May 8, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

There are things I try not to dwell on. One of them is that my mother is no longer on this earth. She is out of reach and that’s not a thing I’ve allowed myself to examine. What I have examined is the speed with which cancer overtook her, causing her rapid demise. Mama didn’t […]

Love, Unconditional

February 14, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’d repeatedly said I wanted nothing for Valentines Day since the non-stop jewelry commercials over Christmas had forced my husband to buy me a small, gem encrusted, gold necklace for my birthday. The man wasn’t rolling in dough (I know because I handle our family’s finances). So, it was a surprise to find a suspicious-looking […]

Gypsy Woman

January 10, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

The WP Daily Word—Undulate I’m reminded of a song of my youth. Gypsy Woman by Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. It describes a lovely, dark-haired woman dancing around a campfire light. The song is full of imagery and longing. The images are so vivid that every time I hear the song, I can see her […]

I’m More Grateful Than I Seem

October 30, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Some of you have been on this blogging journey with me for a long while and you will recognize this post from a couple of Thanksgiving’s ago. Since THE DAILY POST prompt today is GRATITUDE, I thought I’d dust this one off and present it again. Thank you for your kind indulgence. If I don’t […]