My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Survived my first out-patient physical therapy session on Tuesday. I want in with trepidation, but as I’m wont to do, my worry was for nothing. I came out a little sore but encouraged. The therapist said I was doing well and that he didn’t think I’d have any trouble getting back full range of motion … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Strong
“I didn’t expect the decision to be so difficult,” Augustine shuffled through a stack of index cards “It’s a dilemma that would vex Solomon,” Jasper continued to polish the silver without looking up. He held up a serving spoon, only satisfied with his efforts when he could see his reflection in the bowl. Augustine cast … Continue reading Pick a card
It’s the day after mid-term elections. Ballots have been counted and deemed official. There is a challenge for a recount in a Senate race in my state, but those rarely overturn initial results. We’ll see how that pans out. The campaigns, on many levels, were ugly. The aftermath sort of feels like the day after … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Decision
“I don’t want any trouble.” He had a lean, hangdog look about him. His overgrown beard hide his face, but his eyes, unexpectedly clear, held an unquenchable fire. Pulling his fists from the pockets of his old, military field jacket, he showed empty hands to the men barring his way. “Just let me go on … Continue reading Hangdog
The dowager queen was feeling her age. The colder nights settled as a weary ache in her old bones. With every step, a shiver of pain wracked her body. Though she vehemently protested her chamberlain’s insistence a litter carry her through town, the queen secretly reveled in the opulence of the handcrafted leather conveyance and … Continue reading Feast Day
Next week is my birthday… in celebration of that, this week’s prompt is a little different. I’m turning 56. This past year I have been taking full advantage of any and all Senior Discounts available for 55+ persons. There are several, it’s worth a google to check them out. With age comes some perks, and … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Age is only a concept
Thin spiral notebook 