Chico’s Mom

I’m an island

I’m an island unto myself. I can see many things from my shelf. ~ Mind your words. Know your place. Don’t get out of your space. ~ I’m an island. Many things here are grand. ~ But you’ll never know. Hurricanes take their toll. Sometimes many all in a row. ~ Objects get close butContinue reading “I’m an island”

Life will find a way

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 32 Frego and Max were fighting on the beach. Kessa sat just in the distance watching them. Kol sat down beside her. “What did you do with the Behemoth?” “God told me to take it to the North Woods.” “Max met us on the trail so he didn’t go with you.” “No, my king.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Waste not. Want not: dinner

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. Been to the grocery lately. Cause you to have heart failure, matey. My bestie and I eat dinner together almost every night. Try to ward off some of that cost, plight. Plus, I get to see my bestie more.Continue reading “Waste not. Want not: dinner”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 31 Part 2 “What did you learn?” There was that grin; it was distracting her so, “let’s walk.” She and Kol walked through the garden. She told him all that she had learned. After the report, he was quiet as they continued their walk. When they had reached the market he asked, “what areContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Just die!

I’ve been trying to kill you all my life. But you won’t die. I’ve been stomping on you. Trying to drive you into the ground. But you won’t die. I don’t want you around. You cause heart ache and drama. But you won’t die. I’ve stabbed you with a knife. Shot you with words. ButContinue reading “Just die!”

Mattress Tester

What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I think a mattress tester would be relaxing and very restful. 🥰

I’ll help you work.

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 31 Part 1 On the ship ride to the island, Kol was trying to find a nice spot to take a nap. Max stepped from the shadows. “Max.” Max had a stern look on his face, “don’t hurt her.” He was gone. Kol was a little shaken but continued to search for his quiteContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Mountain Dew

What are your favorite brands and why? Call it ‘Redneck Elixir’. Call it a ‘dentists best friend’. Call it what you will, it is still my favorite pop. Pop is country for soda or soda pop. It’s been given a bad reputation in the news. And not just NPR – https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/09/12/221845853/mountain-dew-mouth-is-destroying-appalachias-teeth Give me a goodContinue reading “Mountain Dew”