Two women, dressed in colorful surgery scrubs, lingered at the nurses' desk sorting through resident files to leave evening reports for the attending physicians. "How was she tonight?" With a nod of her head, the younger of the two indicated the occupant of Room 24, one of their Alzheimer patients. Most days she thought she was … Continue reading But no one’s home
Münchausen by Internet
Lately I've been reading about a phenomenon called Münchausen by Internet. Much like the more familiar Münchausen by Proxy, this psychological disorder manifests when a person manufactures imaginary illnesses or fictional characters with medical or personal struggles - cancer, eating disorders, disabilities, depression, even infant deaths, sexual abuse, suicides, or stalking - alternating with near miraculous recovery. All … Continue reading Münchausen by Internet
Fireworks
"You've gotta put that back. If your uncle finds us in here, there'll be real fireworks." "Fireworks? Where do you get stuff like that? Butch is not gonna know if you don't tell him." Pauley held the gun in her right hand, her left cupped under the grip like she had seen her guardian do … Continue reading Fireworks
Roar of the ocean
Standing in the surf, searching the horizon for familiar sails, I wrap his old black seal coat tight around my shoulders. Sheets of rain and driving wind whip my hair from my scarf, stinging my eyes. Salt from the sea mix with my tears. Waves lash my legs, and wash the sand from beneath me. … Continue reading Roar of the ocean
Ambience
The Mister wasn't feeling good the day I usually take my photo hike, so being the dutiful wife that I am, I still went.... but, I did stay close to home just in case he needed me to fetch him a glass of water or some saltines. Instead of venturing out early in the morning, … Continue reading Ambience
Week 25: homebound
Except for the highway sunset, each of my 365 photos this week were taken at home. The lamp post shot could be titled "Oh crap! It's almost midnight and I've not taken a photo today." Even with the last minute nature of it, I like how it turned out. The highway shot was taken as … Continue reading Week 25: homebound
Thin spiral notebook 