My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Hidden among a pine copse on the knoll above Harper’s field, Sabina watched a cluster of small dust devils skip across the lea stirring up chaff as they went. The search parties, Sabina had no doubts that’s what they were, were getting bigger and hunting more frequently. Though she respected their magic, her dilemma was … Continue reading Search party
“Your future self is watching you right now through your memories.” ~ Aubrey de Grey “You see it too, dontcha?” Miriam raced from person to person in the hospital day room, holding up a used lunch napkins by its top two corners. “It’s right there,” she said, shaking the paper square with righteous indignation if … Continue reading Foreshadowing
When my grandfather died, he was buried in a small country cemetery in rural Ohio. His long funeral procession wended its way down two-lane roads on its path from the church. That was almost 40 years ago but I can still remember how other motorists pulled over to let us pass. Even today, recalling that … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Respect
It’s that old canard - some fancy girl disappears for several months, no one knows where or isn’t saying, and tongues wag about how the family sent her off to avoid causing them any embarrassment. Gwyneth was such a girl. She simply disappeared one night. Her parents deflected questions or gave noncommittal answers as to her … Continue reading Finishing school
Tied up and twisted Hooked, chained, spun, dyed in the wool More than a hobby
It’s that time of year… days are getting longer, flowers are budding out, spring is mere days away, and pastel candy eggs and white Easter bonnets fill the store aisles. I remember as a kid that Easter was the one holiday I was assured of getting a pretty new outfit to wear to Church. On … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Fancy
Thin spiral notebook 