Author Archives: Chico’s Mom
Sweet and sad
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass continued: “With the exception of the jacket, it has been homemade. Our story teller starts writing in it on the day of her wedding, it must have been a wedding present.” Holmes began to read the next page. “Oct. eighth, Father bought an estate I’ve affectionately dubbed ‘purgatory’; though I would never sayContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
So, you wanna retire?
How do you want to retire? I wrote this a while back. Testimony Tuesday: to share with my prayer group. I freaked out a little. I’m a year older. My body isn’t in great shape; inside or out. I’m single, no children. Who’s going to take care of me as I age? Or help meContinue reading “So, you wanna retire?”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 1 Kol rolled over but didn’t feel Kessa beside him. As he turned up the light, he saw that she wasn’t in the room. She was not in their chambers. He called for Max. “My king.” He bowed his head. “Where is Kessa?” “Luke is following her. She went toward the river.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Beetle Mania
1969
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? My home
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 3 After Mrs. Hudson changed the bottles, I bid her goodnight. When she left the room, I started with the last parcel. “Third parcel same as the last two; wrapped in thick brown paper, glued together.” I took the same care opening this one as well. “It is a book Holmes. AContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Waste not. Want not: from cookies to cupcakes
This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. https://byjolenerice.wordpress.com/2023/06/08/waste-not-want-not-receipts/
Did you change the world today?
What notable things happened today? I had no idea “what notable things happened today?” was the prompt. I asked someone ‘did you change the world today?’ What would I say if someone asked me that question? “Did I change the world today?” First, I would laugh and say “no”! I am not a high poweredContinue reading “Did you change the world today?”
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