If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." - Buddha Confess your imperfections, write them on a wall for all the world to see. Use big, bold strokes, in brutal black paint, where it cannot be ignored. Admit to every flaw, every shortcoming. Reveal your darkest lies and faults. Yet… leave it unsigned. … Continue reading Past imperfect
Parallel parking like a boss
Every time I take a long road trip, and I mean every single time, I think of my high school Driver's Education teacher, Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was from Mississippi, and couldn't pronounce his Rs. He was a tad difficult to understand. Lucky for us, he spoke with a sloooow southern drawl, so we had … Continue reading Parallel parking like a boss
Musical Echoes
This weekend I attended a Native American music festival, taking in the beauty and majesty of the culture…. as well as enjoying great food. Throughout the day exceptionally talented flutists performed, some bringing a dozen or more different instruments on stage during their session. The songs were moving and achingly beautiful. Each performer would also … Continue reading Musical Echoes
Resume normal
The scene below unfurled in slow motion. Pauley felt like she was running through quicksand, unable to get down the stairs fast enough. Tomas’ gun aimed at Stan’s head, his finger on the trigger, and she knew she was useless to help. She cried out, but Tomas never flinched. That was until Vivian came out … Continue reading Resume normal
Doppelgänger dilemma
A prompt from WordPress Daily Press totally gobsmacked me this morning. The idea is to write a scene where I meet “an opposite version of (myself).” A sort of DC Comic Bizarro World-slash-Seinfeld encounter. Aside from the obvious physical differences - taller, thinner, younger, more blonde - the internal changes are what stumped me. What sort … Continue reading Doppelgänger dilemma
Forgotten bayou
Forgotten bayou Memories worn and faded As planks on a pier
Thin spiral notebook 