It's 5:33 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2012. And, I'm awake. Not because the world is destined to end in less than 20 minutes, but because this is my usual insomnia-induced, circadian rhythm hell. All my peeps are tucked, asleep in bed, oblivious to the pending doom. I'm fighting a powerful urge to rouse them all, making them … Continue reading with a bang or a whimper?
Category: Photography
Dark and dreary
Dark thunderclouds closed around me, the rain coming down in tsunami waves. I had to fight the wheel of my car to keep on the road, the wind threatening to push me over the bridge railing. No matter how fast I set the wipers, it couldn’t keep the windshield clear, forcing me to drive precariously … Continue reading Dark and dreary
A light for all the world
Her beatific countenance shone down upon us, bathing all in her love and warmth. Arms spread, her acceptance offered with no conditions. Her smile as open and inviting as a mother’s embrace. A hymn of celebration filled the air, her exultant voice melding with the seraphim and cherubim. One song for the innocent and pure, … Continue reading A light for all the world
Kiss and tell
Penny for your thoughts Share your deepest desires Drain the wishing well
Greet the day
Getting up early in the morning to take long walks, or meet friends to work out (or the 50-something equivalent), isn't always easy or what I really want to do. Some days that warm, soft bed is much too alluring, and I just want to stay bundled in my blankets. Then, I make the effort … Continue reading Greet the day
Winter’s ‘a comin’
I live in Florida, a state where we don't have clear delineation of seasons. We have Hot, HOTTER, mild, and rain. There is very little change in fall foliage - palm trees don't drop their fronds or turn luscious shades of gold and red - and it doesn't get cold (Deep South cold) until mid- … Continue reading Winter’s ‘a comin’