Inside of me exists a longing, a creative nudge to keep on writing. I read posts and writings from my past, and I crave the space and haven’t created within those words. Words that build a fortress sheltering my heart from the storm. The storm of emotions swirling beneath the surface of a finely tuned…
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Hold Hope in Your Notebook
Life is not consistent and neither is my frame of mind. With outside circumstances barreling at me as an opposing brigade fires unsuspected shots of reality my way, I find myself playing the game of avoidance. Avoiding the inevitable stream of negative emotions appears to be more than just a battle tactic. It is my…
Grace to All – Happy Fall!
Autumn has arrived in my kitchen. Can you see the shadows and the reflections? The birth phase of care-free Spring and the youthful energy of young-adult Summer have led me to the nostalgic and “time doesn’t stand still”, Autumn. The death of winter has not yet come. Dreams are alive, just fading into colorful prismatic…
Birds Fly in the Rain
Birds fly in the rain. Their joy is contagious. Outside my window, one enjoys a meal at a bird feeder as he rests for a moment. Another perches on the wrought iron fence as his coat deflects the torrential downpour. They sing in the rain and we can too. It is from here, I share…
Embrace You
“Write about what really interests you, whether it is real things or imaginary things, and nothing else.” C.S. Lewis The curse of a creative style. Or is it? This is my style. I accept me, so I need to learn within my style, not force myself into an uncomfortable position, where all I can think…