My journal of big words and pretty pictures
He had nothing of his own, but he preferred it that way. With no valuable belongings, Jackson could go wherever the mood took him. That kept him from being obligated to anyone but himself. Money wasn’t a problem. Jackson would sleep in public parks, find miscellaneous work here and there for food, and if walking … Continue reading This heart’s for you
The air was still, a hush so profound I could hear the whoosh of my heart beating. A shimmer of gold spread over the surface of the bay as the sun slowly rose above the tree line on the opposite shore. I sat atop the seawall, gently blowing on my hot tea, waiting for the … Continue reading Morning companion
I can’t breathe. This room is closing in on me and claustrophobia keeps jabbing me with sharp sticks. I can’t fight back in this suffocating space. The promise of the wind in my hair, the sun on my skin, the warm earth beneath my feet, keeps me yearning for freedom. I long for wide open … Continue reading Room to spare
In a place of exquisite, raw beauty there are tale-tell signs of human intrusion. Where rainwater pools, reflecting the greens and golds of towering pines, a greasy oil slick fractures and swirls. Its rainbow pigment garish and rude in its attempt to grab hikers’ attention. Metallic hues meant for cloisonné hummingbirds and iridescent beetles are … Continue reading Alien blight
Ma made us get up a the crack of dawn to load the pickup with all our instruments. There was a street fair going on downtown and it would be a good chance for us to bring in a little money. Cash was tight, what with pa abed with a bad back, and the crops … Continue reading Street music
Summer is just around the corner, and even Mother Nature is bringing out her new, white fashions for the season. I stayed away from the beaches on this holiday weekend, and instead headed out to Pine Log State Forest near Ebro, FL, for my photo hike. It was much warmer Saturday, than the last time I hiked around … Continue reading Summer white
Thin spiral notebook 