My journal of big words and pretty pictures
“The more ugly, older, more cantankerous, more ill and poorer I become, the more I try to make amends by making my colors more vibrant, more balanced and beaming.” ~ Vincent van Gogh Since joining the ranks of the 50-somethings, and since I live in an area that is replete with cantankerous Snowbirds during the … Continue reading Cantankerous
He packed his bags and said all his good-byes. It was time for his last journey. There were tears and clutching, wailing and beseeching, so many reasons why he needed to stay. His only reason to go he said was, "because.” At first light, he left his home, locked the front door, and didn’t turn back. One … Continue reading A wise man travels
A youth spent enduring overnight snipe hunts at Fireside Scout Wilderness Camp prepared Tansy for competitive cross-country orienteering. When the opportunity presented to join the Braverman team traversing Moody Woods for regional finals, Tansy jumped at it. A broken ankle sidelined veteran team member Monica Brunelle, forcing her to drop out three weeks before the competition. … Continue reading Moody Woods
“I had finished a portion of the last and the eleventh; there remained but a single stone to be fitted and plastered in.” ~ Edgar Allen Poe, The Cask of Amontillado Where first the screams were like music to his ears, now they threaten to drive him mad. Eógan knew he should have stayed away, … Continue reading Walled in
“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi I see you. Even if I can't Truly understand your struggle, Because I haven't walked in your shoes, Nor lived in your home, I see you. I am reaching out In the hope that you, Will show me the way, … Continue reading I see you…
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding." ~ Kahil Gibran We’ve all heard that old saying, “what does not kill me, makes me stronger.” I do believe that. So much so that I had it permanently inked on my body. Still, there are days when I want to find the … Continue reading Cracked
Thin spiral notebook 