The prompt was Underestimate Some things we tend to underestimate….. The power of an Almighty God The effectiveness of a fervent prayer The consequence of a bad decision The contagiousness of a warm smile The loving benefit of a sincere hug The influence of an invested mentor The powerful result of forgiveness The impact of […]
[Continue reading...]You can’t change their spots
May 12, 2016 3 Comments
Since I like to impart knowledge to the younger crowd, I listen to their conversations with great attentiveness to things that bother them. When I hear them discussing relationships, my ears perk up because I have been married for 22 years and let’s just say I’ve learned a lot. So, in an attempt to […]
[Continue reading...]Laughing with Mother
May 8, 2016 2 Comments
With vivid clarity, I can remember her laughter coming from the other side of the Hallmark aisle, where she had found a card funnier than the one we had just shared a laugh over. She would say, “We better stop laughing so loud, or they are going to kick us out of here”. My […]
[Continue reading...]When life throws a curve ball
April 29, 2016 18 Comments
It has been over a month since I’ve shared anything I have written and when I saw today’s prompt, “Curve”, I knew it was time. When life throws a curve ball, we can back away in fear, freeze up and hope it flies by quickly with no pain, or we can plant our feet firmly, […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: Shelf
March 18, 2016 Leave a Comment
The moment I saw Today’s prompt, I knew what I would write about. This is a poem representing the word “shelf”. I was sitting in Cracker Barrel, with many just like me Just wondering if I would ever have a home When as I pondered this, I felt myself airborne Oh no, please not a child […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: Envy
March 16, 2016 1 Comment
Today’s Prompt was to write using the word “Envy”. Proverbs 14:30 says, “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.” When I find myself feeling envious towards another person or something they have, it reminds me that I need to pray. I need to spend time with God and reflect on […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: Fleeting
March 14, 2016 3 Comments
Today’s prompt was to use the word fleeting in a post. This topic reminded me of all the times we are left with a fleeting glance. In many cases, the memories of these momentary glimpses are anything but fleeting. Mom’s waving hand as you embark on your first ever bus ride The emotional, yet proud […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: Flow
March 11, 2016 2 Comments
Today’s prompt was to represent the word flow. My offering is a photo and a poem. You let the words flow as the ink meets the paper Scribbling a story your heart holds so dear You’ve crafted the characters and finished your tale Now you hope and you pray someone else wants to hear By: […]
[Continue reading...]My rant about nude selfies
March 10, 2016 8 Comments
The last two daily prompts were to write about the words Object and Legacy, so I thought I’d kill two birds with one stone. What kind of legacy is this generation leaving to the next when we have “famous” people posting nude selfies on social media which any teenager in this country has access to? […]
[Continue reading...]Lessons from a mockingbird
March 9, 2016 1 Comment
You may have read some of my other posts where I talk about how God always teaches me little lessons or shows me things if I just pay attention to His creation. My husband and I, now that we are getting older, love to watch the various birds that frequent our back yard. Since he […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 