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
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A worthy life
Nestled among pines 'Neath a shroud of fragrant leaves Rest in peace good friend Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. Surrounding a small, rustic chapel in the woods, a pet cemetery spreads out under the pines. Handmade markers, bearing the names of beloved dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, pay homage to these animal … Continue reading A worthy life
One year later…
One year ago today I opened a new chapter in my writing and photography, and started Thin spiral notebook. My original blog ~ that-which-shall-not-be-named ~ had gotten too depressing and I needed a change. This ~ arms spread wide ~ is where you'll find me now. Stretching my writing into sometimes uncomfortable places, but hopefully … Continue reading One year later…
Sitting, waiting, wishing
“Nature is by and large to be found out of doors, a location where, it cannot be argued, there are never enough comfortable chairs.” ~ Fran Lebowitz I didn't realize until I was given this photo prompt just how many photographs of chairs I've taken. The angles and geometry of chairs are mesmerizing to me. … Continue reading Sitting, waiting, wishing
Forgiveness
Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it foregoes revenge and dares to forgive an injury ~ Edwin Hubbel Chapin I forgave someone this past weekend for something that happened a very long time ago. All these years I thought I had made it clear that I longer harbored bad feelings, but … Continue reading Forgiveness
Airmail letters
An old cardboard box lay in her lap. Its bright cigar labels faded and torn, the once pungent aroma of tobacco but a faint afterthought. Nestled inside, among pressed flowers and torn movie stubs, rests two letters bearing stamps from an exotic country she would never visit. Brushing her fingertips across his child-like script, her … Continue reading Airmail letters
Thin spiral notebook 