Chico’s Mom

Human Being

Part 4 When brightness came again, she wanted to know if he was interested in taking a bath? Getting clean. If he wanted, she would figure out a way he could bathe in the creek or do a set up in the basement. He was taller than her basement. A shower was out of theContinue reading “Human Being”

The voice

Leonard cocked his head; at first looking confused. Searching desperately around the deck looking for that beloved voice. “Leonard.” The voice sang to him. With his nose, tail wagging fiercely, he scanned at the French door. The voice, he knew was real. Calling his name. “Leonard.” He backed away from the door, cocked his headContinue reading “The voice”

Human Being

Part 3 He had arranged his nest so he could watch the creek. Flowers bloomed and died. Birds picked at worms. Chico became familiar to him. The dog no longer barked at him but seemed eager to receive the extra attention. A sound brought him outside. The woman was pushing a red object back andContinue reading “Human Being”

Waste not. Want not.

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Is sustainable lifestyle the new term for frugal living? Or perhaps being poor? I’ve often read about people who are wealthy living a ‘poor’ lifestyle. The people around them perceive that they don’t have a ‘pot to pee in’; when inContinue reading “Waste not. Want not.”

BlackBerry Dumplins

I had to share this. Cheekie has been so cute this morning. In this picture, he’s waiting on my blackberry dumplins. I was a little worried about giving him some but I read they shouldn’t hurt him. When I was making them last night, I discovered he likes dough. 😂

Love is a print away

Human Being

Part 2 Caution! ⛔️ This section contains violence and abusive language. He woke to the violence of a swift kick to the stomach. Three, no four red blobs were kicking at him. Maybe? “Yeah!” Was followed by a swift kick. “Let’s get him boys.” Three of them started kicking him at the same time. “Pussy,Continue reading “Human Being”

Wardrobe malfunction

How important is spirituality in your life? I’m gonna veer off topic – ish. Part of my spirituality is being grateful. It is easy to be grateful when things are good. Got a raise. Made it home safely on a bad weather day. What about the bad things? How do you find that silver liningContinue reading “Wardrobe malfunction”

Random doodles

Human Being

Part 1 All he could hear was distorted sounds. Sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Scraping, squealing sounds. If these noise was words, not one syllable was recognizable. And they hurt. He thought his ears were bleeding but they never were. He uncovered one eye to see two figures standing before him. Tall creatures. MostContinue reading “Human Being”