This was Stella’s first trip to New Orleans. She walked down the streets with the enthusiasm of a child. Everything was new and shiny. Even if it wasn’t. This was the biggest city she had ever visited. It was fantastic. Watching all the boats, ships, and barges go by. Up and down the great Mississippi.Continue reading “Shadow”
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The Coffee Shop Conversation
I have a secret pleasure. A dirty little pleasure. It’s oh so shameful. Once a year, since I graduated from college. That’s been a long time ago. I’m telling my age. When the hint of fall is in the air. The weather is getting a little cooler. We start dreaming of scarves and sweaters. IContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 3 As Kol set preparing for yet another council meeting, his thoughts began to wonder. No amount of effort could help him focus on the task ahead. As he stood up, the room started to spin. He pushed the chair out of the way not realizing it made a loud noise. Regaining his balanceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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?!”
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”
Morning Moments
This morning, I popped into Kroger. As I get close to the door; I notice employees are just standing there watching …. something. It’s one of those moments; you have those thoughts, do I have dog poop on my pants? Leaves and twigs in my hair? What? They draw my attention to a man inContinue reading “Morning Moments”
Broken Hearted
Have you ever had a heart broken? That pain is ours to process individually. Brute force ripped my heart out , clogged danced on it in the mud, then gave back. My baptism was fresh. My zeal for God was on fire. I weaponized the Bible. It became saturated with blood and sweat. My feebleContinue reading “Broken Hearted”
Temporary Freedom
100 words One pleasant fall evening, I decided to build a spice rack. After gathering my supplies, I hooked up my dog then got busy. Unbeknownst to me, a humanless dog went strolling by. With the strength of a Shetland Pony, my 10 pound chihuahua broke his lead. Fat girl; armed with a cellphone flashContinue reading “Temporary Freedom”
Your Disability
This was written almost a month apart. Our prayer group does Thankful Thursday’s; this was 2 of mine. “Your Disability” I’ve never considered myself disabled. Yeah, those doctor reports come. But I do. And keep on doing. It must be done. About 10 years ago or so, I was diagnosed with tinnitus (ringing in theContinue reading “Your Disability”
You’re Fired
August 25th, 2015; where were you? This isn’t as thought provoking as asking ‘where we’re you when the Challenger exploded? Or where we you when JFK was shot? Where were you when the World Trade Center was hit?’ 8-25-2015 was a life changing day for me. I got fired. First time ever. It hurt myContinue reading “You’re Fired”
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