Gettin' hot in here Peelin' away winter blues Sheddin' some clothes too Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Hope for the next generation
Home for a short visit, my College Kid and I were discussing the recent North Carolina primary, and Amendment One that defines marriage "solely as a union between a man and a woman." We are both in favor of same-sex marriages. When she turned 18, and was still living at home, her first ballot as a legal adult, … Continue reading Hope for the next generation
Wrapped in a mystery
Don't take what she says personally. She's like that with everyone, you never know what she's really thinking. She's an enigma. Pfft! She's knows exactly what she's doing. Besides, 'enigma' has one too many letters for what she is. Trifecta, a weekly one-word prompt, challenges writers to use that word in its third definition form, … Continue reading Wrapped in a mystery
Under a full moon
As long as he could remember, their families had been friends, living near each other, vacationing together, attending the same church and schools. He and their youngest daughter were only months apart in age, and it was a running joke with the adults that they would one day marry. Still, no one was as surprised … Continue reading Under a full moon
Ruthless
"... shiftless, thriftless, and hopeless." Her overpriced attorney continued listing what she thought were his short-comings as a father, while his ex, in a $1,000 silk suit, smiled like a Cheshire Cat. Sitting with his infomercial lawyer, wearing jeans he had since college, he was grateful the judge wouldn't allow their son in the courtroom. … Continue reading Ruthless
A walk in the clouds
"... not all those who wander are lost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien When I go in my photo hikes, I spend my hours outside looking everywhere for something new, or interesting. I've knelt in wet leaves and lain prone in sand to get just the right angle on a shot. I've climbed on rocks and wended … Continue reading A walk in the clouds
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