Hello my old friends Any new stories to tell? It’s been a long time Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. In an effort to fulfill a promise to myself, I visited my local public library for some new (to me) books. And! I've been reading them.
Baby it’s cold outside
In the mornings, I pad around the house in thick wool socks. Shoes make my aching feet hurt all the more, the cold playing havoc with my arthritic joints. Flannel pants keep my legs warm long enough to make it to the living room couch where fleece blankets wait for me to wrap around my freezing … Continue reading Baby it’s cold outside
The difference a day makes
Spent about an hour last night reading through some old posts from an idle blog of mine. I used to write a lot about the initial onset of my son's mental health issues, about the guilt I felt about not being able to do much to help him, and general all around ranting and raving. … Continue reading The difference a day makes
The ruling class
She swept into the courtyard followed by her entourage of nodding sycophants. Casing her malevolent gaze over her subjects, she carefully selected her next victim. Who did she endeavor to destroy this week? Each of her ladies in waiting were specifically chosen for their beauty and prestige, as well as their inability to resist their … Continue reading The ruling class
We hardly recognized her
During the first few months, we took turns sitting vigil. She was never left alone. If one of us weren’t with her, talking to her, reading from a beloved book, or playing a favorite song, doctors and interns were there poking and prodding. There were hushed discussion regarding brain activity and vital body functions. Whispering … Continue reading We hardly recognized her
Staying local
Stayed close to home again this weekend. I spent the morning at a few local parks, trying to find something new, or a different angle on something old. I also successfully completed Week 2 of my 365 Project. (Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, … Continue reading Staying local
Thin spiral notebook 