Mini-term classes were always popular. You could cram a whole quarter's worth of credits into only six weeks, and when it was a hard-to-get class, it was a win/win situation. Over Christmas break such an opportunity presented. A single speech class was the only requirement left to graduate, so "Rhetoric" was penciled into my schedule … Continue reading Rhetoric
Week 17: 365 Project
One more week, seven more photos. I'm more than a third of the way finished with this once/daily photo project. The cactus photo was featured in "Diamonds," to illustrate this week's haiku.
Diamonds
Rewards are many But not accorded freely Diamonds among thorns Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
First impression
Do you see me? The real me and not who you think I am? If I leave would you miss me, Would my absence go unnoticed? I want my life to have meaning, To make an impression. To make a difference in someone else's life. To bring comfort, peace, love, happiness. Am I taking up … Continue reading First impression
Other side of the door
After long days of dirty dishes and smelly laundry, piles of pet hair clinging to every surface and equally frustrating piles of bills, the weekend couldn't arrive fast enough. Before the sun rose on that summer Saturday morning, she was dressed and packed. The night before she filled a cooler with bottled water and Gatorade. … Continue reading Other side of the door
Play in May
This month I'm making a pledge to join in BlogHer's May NaBloPoMo. Theme for the month is "Play." I hope to follow as many of the suggested prompts as I can, with the hopes of posting something each day of May... all 31 days of May. Come play along or visit the other NaBloPoMo participants … Continue reading Play in May


