Chico’s Mom

Once there was Darkness

Introduction Once there was Darkness is a story that I have been working on for a long time. My journey to Christianity has been a roller coaster. I tried to pepper this story with Bible verses and religious vibes to help me along my path. I’m only going to post small sections at a timeContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Notes

Really?!

Is there anything worse than standing in line at the grocery? Especially when you’re on your lunch break; every lane is taken by people with carts overflowing with food. Even the 15 items or less lanes. Heaven forbid that stores enforce the 15 items or less policy. Because we want the almighty dollar, we aren’tContinue reading “Really?!”

PSY 101

When I was in college, my Psy 101 professor and I got into the debate over looking down. ‘Only people with low self esteem looks at the ground. Look up. Look forward. Meet the world head on with confidence.’ His story. My story; there are interesting things on the ground. At most, I have foundContinue reading “PSY 101”

Awe, nuts

Thankful

I’m thankful for so much. I thought I’d try putting it into verse. From the birth of Jesus, my lord and savior. To the heater at my feet, giving me its favor. Coffee in my cup, tasty and warm. The sun shinning outside my window, nature it will adorn. Though it doesn’t have a lotContinue reading “Thankful”

Message from my nose

DIY Throw Pillow Covers

Have you looked at throw pillows lately? Shew. Like everything else, they have jumped over the moon. I can sew but I would never try to sell anything I’ve sewn. My skill’s ain’t that good. I got the idea to cover pillows I already had. You can buy covers. They ain’t cheap either. I wentContinue reading “DIY Throw Pillow Covers”

Working up a memory

I attend a writing class in my local community. Our assignment (if we chose to accept it) was to write about a memory. Fictional or non-fiction – it’s for the reader to mull over. What should I write about? Personally, I think it’s a cheat if you make up a story and say it’s aContinue reading “Working up a memory”

Dinner Prep

Door slams. Heart pounds. Rush. Rush. Door slams. Fingers tingle. Busy. Busy. Door slams. Eyes dart. Fly. Fly. Door slams. Brain fog. Dash. Dash. Door slams. Clock ticks. Fuss. Fuss. Door slams. Frustration station. Sprint. Sprint. Door slams. Tired muscles. Scramble. Scramble. Door slams. Let’s eat. Sit. Sit.