Outside my bedroom window is a Gumball tree, and its leaves are a flaming yellow and red. In the early morning, when the rising sun shines on the leaves, they glow with an intensity of one clinging to life, determined to enjoy every hour left before they fall, and die. There is beauty in Autumn, … Continue reading Hope After Death
You haven’t heard from me in a while, and it’s been for good reasons. The last two months have been breathtaking. Literally. There are nights I wake up and can’t get back to sleep, days when I wonder if there will be energy for another step. This is not normal for me, but the past … Continue reading Life In The Nutshell
The rush of water closed over my head, sucking me under. I struggled to force my way to the surface, careful to keep my feet tucked close, but the force above me was stronger than my efforts. Then I recalled our guide’s instructions. “Tuck and relax. It’s like a water funnel. Your personal flotation device … Continue reading When Whirlpools Drag You Under
Las Vegas is not my favorite destination. I don’t gamble, I don’t drink a lot, I prefer entertainment where people keep their clothes on, and I tend toward the miserly. That eliminates a lot of the popular attractions Vegas has to offer. Still, Vegas is a popular destination for other reasons as well. In our … Continue reading An Oddball in Vegas
Words matter. A well-turned phrase can be as satisfying as a gourmet meal. That comparison may diminish somewhat depending on when the last meal occurred. But still, how words are used separate the want-to-be’s from the exceptional. “Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the right words on a person’s lips bring satisfaction.” … Continue reading Words Matter
Another Day to Smile 