Butterscotch Demon
September 19, 2017
Hard, butterscotch candy tried to end me. “Never eat these unless you ask first,” Mom warned. Immediately, those golden pieces of heaven with matching cellophane called my name.
Tag: Faith
Sandbar Swim
September 5, 2017
Waves glide over my head stealing my breath. Not a swimmer, I push forward toward the prize: a sandbar approximately 200 yards off shore. At least I’m praying that’s what it is and not an oceanic mirage.
Waiting on Remy
August 10, 2017
I sit in the pink semi-darkness of the growing dawn staring into the beautiful eyes of this tiny boy. I am overwhelmed. My breath catches, an ache in my throat, a sob of joy and fear. Fear of the future and joy for what it holds for him.
Everybody must get stoned …
May 23, 2017
Everybody must get stoned … a most invasive earworm. Bob Dylan’s quirky song Rainy Day Women #12 and 35 topped the 1966 pop charts. I was a toddler.
A Season of Angels – edited
May 2, 2017
I’m very excited to announce I was a prize winner for a local writing competition The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois Literary Competition. A very special friend encouraged me to submit a story – I hesitated but decided to give it a shot. I was very excited and humbled to place in my first … More A Season of Angels – edited
I’m Not Dancing
April 18, 2017
“Any concerns?” I hear unease in Dr. Marc’s voice.
Sitting in Walgreen’s parking lot I stare through the rain-smeared windshield, evening traffic rambles by. … More I’m Not Dancing
The View
February 5, 2017
The view from where I’m standing would be impressive if I could open my eyes. ‘Why am I here? I must be crazy,’ I argue with myself. I shiver in the slight breeze even though the temperature is in the high 80s. Sound is muffled like I’m under water, but I’m not there yet.
A Season of Angels
January 8, 2017
Guardian angels show us how to save ourselves. … More A Season of Angels
Jeopardy! is about to start
November 10, 2016
Avoiding end of life issues. … More Jeopardy! is about to start
Why haven’t I heard this before?
May 26, 2016
I don’t know if it’s a mid-life thing, but I’ve definitely been in crisis for a few years. … More Why haven’t I heard this before?
