My mom called me the other night to tell me that dad had fallen again. He fell — unbeknownst to me — a few days prior. This…… Read more “Old Folks Nightclub”
Category: family
Prologue
My last post was an update on why I suddenly stopped writing. Then I stopped writing again. Since May 14, I have not written. Not because of…… Read more “Prologue”
Feta Toast
My mother-in-law introduced me to Feta cheese, and also, to the Feta Toast. Her version is just the cheese; mine has additional toppings in the form of…… Read more “Feta Toast”
Rush
I always wanted to have children. In my youth, I heard over and over again how great I was with kids. Even today, my oldest son shakes…… Read more “Rush”
Explore
Some of us are made to wander the earth; to reach beyond our picket fences with hello’s in every conceivable language. Some of us are in love…… Read more “Explore”
Toxic
Another WordPress writer recently inquired how our country could have gotten to the point of having a toxic President; how on this beautiful earth, such a toxic…… Read more “Toxic”
Chicken Salad
I looked up at the clock, realized it was after 6pm, and ran to the freezer to see what I could pull out for a quick dinner…… Read more “Chicken Salad”
Frantic
Apparently, it doesn’t take much to acquire a good habit. I’ve gone to the gym three days in a row, and although I planned on going today,…… Read more “Frantic”
Micro, continued
My middle-school aged son is FINALLY impressed with what I wrote for a word-prompt. There will be no greater complement today! My heart is all a-flutter.
Inefficient
Am I inefficient, or merely just sufficient? I know I’m consistently inconsistent, Which allows me to live instant to instant (like coffee granules!) But that’s oftentimes unsatisfying…… Read more “Inefficient”
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