My journal of big words and pretty pictures
It was a celebration Of a life well-lived, A family well-loved By an honest man, A worthy man. It was a celebration, Stories to be told, Laughter and tears. Remembrance and sadness, For a contented man. It was a celebration For a simple man. A plain talker, A deep thinker, for a man of his … Continue reading A celebration of a life well-lived
“What should the invitations say?” “We should use his government name.” “Most people only know him by ‘Big Boy, they won’t know who Chauncey is.” “They’ll figure it out.” The two sisters, Ida and Ella, sorted through an upholstered album filled with stationery samples debating paper weight, and whether embossed or calligraphy lettering was better. … Continue reading Party time
Spring is a reawakening, a time of renewal and rebirth. Tender, green shoots break through cold, frozen ground Reaching up to a warmer sun, a brighter sky Ice yields to fragrant blossoms Calming zephyrs stir winter remnants Fresh air and sunshine melt the final, falling icicles It's a time to celebrate
Sunday night, I returned home from my Girls Weekend with my daughter. I highly recommend celebrating any milestone birthday... 30, 40, 50 and beyond, by doing something outside of your comfort zone. While I thought it would be fun running in a 5K where I would be coated head to toe in colored powder and … Continue reading Dawn of a new day
Thin spiral notebook 