My journal of big words and pretty pictures
As a child, I would go with my mother to the laundromat, helping her sort the dark clothes from the light. Once we loaded the washing machines with dirty jeans and T-shirts, she would pull over a chair for me, and I would watch the suds spinning in the commercial-sized washers. Mesmerized by the swirling … Continue reading Rinse, repeat
In the spring, daisies bloom where we shared our first kiss, where we used to go to watch the sunset behind the summit. From our lofty perch we could see the city laid out across the hollow formed by the surrounding mountains. As the sun dipped behind the far peaks, lights blinked on in the … Continue reading Where daisies bloom
The ghost of the Dread Pirate Roberts hovered over the beach. Buried deep in the dunes, tucked away for centuries, his ill-gotten Spanish doubloons. The imprint from his wooden peg leg, the only part of him still manifested in material world, left a telltale sign of his passing. A trail of uniform dimples across the … Continue reading Treasure map
Weather betrays mood Gloomy, weepy, blustery Better take shelter
Will you recognize your prince? Can you look past the warts, See his regal countenance? Shiny armor is a thin veneer, Weak in its forging. False heroes are never clear. True champions need no trophies. A smile, a laugh their prize. Your heart they hope to appease. Be open to fate, take a chance With … Continue reading Frog prince
He wondered if putting his feelings into writing would help her understand. All the self-help books told him that it should. Pounce covered the top half of the parchment, a fine dusting to prevent smudging. He dipped the pen nib into a crystal inkwell, contemplating his next line. She would read his words, see the … Continue reading Love letter
Thin spiral notebook 