There it stands, in the midst of a crowd…alone, yet surrounded on every side. Enveloped in the presence of others, yet ostracized from any sense of belonging. A flaming beacon in the midst of dreary sameness. The Lone yellow tree. Of said tree I have no picture…because I forgot to bring the camera with me […]
The Dress Calendar
Dress by dress, the colorful summer fabrics disappeared into the bin, piling on top of each other as I took them down from their hangers and laid them to rest for the winter. “I was going to wear that one again,” I thought, remembering how swiftly the hot and humid days had changed to chilly […]
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things {two}
I settled myself on the couch, my blankie beside me and my thumb in my mouth. “What do you want to watch?” My mom asked me. “A cartoon or pretty girls in pretty dresses?” “Pretty girls and pretty dresses.” I said around my thumb. Ever since I can remember I have had a great love […]
The Importance of Listening, Part Two
After a few minutes Jimmy sat up again. In his bravest voice, he said, “I’m going to go get a candle.” Then in a quieter voice, “Do you want to come with me?” “I guess so,” Janet replied. The twins got out of Jimmy’s bed and tiptoed across the hall to the bathroom. Jimmy groped […]
The Importance of Listening, Part One
This is the first part of a children’s story that I’m writing – I’m killing two birds with one stone and using it as my blog posts for today and tomorrow. 🙂 It was a dark, dreary night. Jimmy and Janet were in their beds, huddled under the blankets trying to keep warm. There had […]
Poem of the Week: Evening Star by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry rings with genius – I love the musical sound of it. In order for me to like poetry, it has to have rhyme and meter – I don’t tend to go for the stuff that isn’t very structured. I love the challenge of saying what you want to say in a […]