The hag sat in her worn rocking chair, a Meerschaum clinched in her teeth. Sparse twigs of her thinning grey hair falling loose from her tattered head scarf. Her skin the color and texture of the dried apples she sometimes sold at market. Hunched over, leaning on her rowan cane, the hag would carry her … Continue reading Forever
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A bushel of apples
A repost of a little Christmas story I wrote last year. A cautionary tale about driving tired during the holidays... He hated being late, and they knew it. He had sent out memos before about last-minute projects, but still they kept pushing for more time. Their enthusiasm was appreciated, but it had to stop. If … Continue reading A bushel of apples
Happy Holidays
Both of my kids are home for Christmas break, so I didn't get out much to take photos. There were cookies to bake... Lights to display outside... And, a tree to decorate... There are more cookies to bake and a few more boxes to wrap. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Give thanks, … Continue reading Happy Holidays
Reason for the season
White lights and faux trees Peace on earth, good will toward men Which one to honor? * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
One year later…
One year ago today I opened a new chapter in my writing and photography, and started Thin spiral notebook. My original blog ~ that-which-shall-not-be-named ~ had gotten too depressing and I needed a change. This ~ arms spread wide ~ is where you'll find me now. Stretching my writing into sometimes uncomfortable places, but hopefully … Continue reading One year later…
One lump or two?
I thought this prompt would be a stumper. The only thing I could initially come up with for "lumpy" was my Muffin Top. The chances of me posting a photo of that? Yeah, not gonna happen. Then, this morning in anticipation of my daughter's visit home during her Christmas Break from school, I made cookies... and … Continue reading One lump or two?
Thin spiral notebook 