Hanging on the wall is a row of medals – medals won during his golden ‘retirement’ years as a Master’s record breaking track and field competitor in national and international competitions. In his lap is an old folder full of weathered papers, each neatly folded protecting what was inside. He delicately unravels each piece of paper... Continue Reading →
"Lost, lost, lost" "Lost what?" "I've lost my marbles." ~from the Peter Pan movie 'Hook' I lost a gift card this week. Well, I don’t know when I actually ‘lost’ it, but I was looking for it this week and couldn’t find it. That means it's now officially lost. I spent an afternoon rummaging through... Continue Reading →
I was standing on the balcony of my boyfriend’s apartment, my mind totally shrouded with dark thoughts, oblivious to the twinkling city lights before me. I was distressed. That afternoon, the executives had announced a huge scope and location change for the project I was contracted to complete. How could they? That’s not what I... Continue Reading →
Amy could hardly sit still, staring out the window, waiting for George to arrive. Daddy was taking them to the fair that afternoon and he’d promised he’d let them go on the big kids rides this time. “He’s here!” yelled Amy as she rushed to open the huge front door with her Daddy by her... Continue Reading →
Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer. – Barbara Kingsolver “Compassion shows up with a smile. It listens. It’s patient, kind and gentle.” I wrote these words as part of a post... Continue Reading →
“I have your back, Grandma” “Yes, you have tact. Always have - ever since you were a little boy.” “Grandma, listen, I’ll take care of you.” “You? What can you do? Oh, goodness, no Jason. I’m fine and can manage quite nicely. Did I tell you I went strawberry picking last weekend?” “Yes you did,... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 