My journal of big words and pretty pictures
We are sneaking into March later this week and I am SO looking forward to warmer, and hopefully less damp, weather. In the region of Florida where I live, late February - early March is considered planting season. I have potted plants that didn’t fare too well over the winter - mostly due to neglect … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Pink
Part 1... A middle-aged woman, dressed in a flowing patchwork skirt and an embroidered white cotton blouse, topped with a swirl of silver, teal and magenta curls, lounged in a chair in Gleason’s office. Her right, bare foot tucked under her, and her left foot, her knee bent almost to her chin, planted flat on … Continue reading Level 7: Part 2
Empty plates and utensils, rinsed and stacked in the sink along with drink glasses free of orange juice dregs, were waiting patiently to be loaded into the dishwasher. “I love that you cooked us breakfast. I love that you cleaned up the kitchen, but your attention to the stovetop is sorely lacking.” He slung the … Continue reading Crime scene
“This is the part I hate the most,” Dr. George Gleason stood outside Clyde Phillips’ room. “Even the term, ‘death watch,’ disturbs me.” As the administrator of Lakeside Rehabilitation Center, Gleason knew every resident and every story, except Clyde Phillips. The 94-year-old Phillips was the oldest and longest resident at Lakeside and was not expected … Continue reading Level 7: Part 1
For the longest time, my writing mojo has been on the fritz. I just couldn’t get my brain to come up with any stories, or at least any that I wanted to pursue. That was until today. I’ve been taking notes while watching documentaries on Netflix. There are a lot of good fictional story ideas … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Blank
To Whom it may Concern: In as per termination of employment policy, I am tendering my written resignation within the two-week notice period. I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to work at ABC Inc. but that would be a lie. This job was the worst experience I have ever endured and I have … Continue reading Take this job…
Thin spiral notebook 