When Corinne and I fell in love and decided to become a couple, one of her friends, supposedly a good christian, tapped his foot against the wall of Corinne’s office as if shaking the dust from his shoes. This was done to represent his disapproval of our relationship. In essence he was saying to us,…
Category: Personal Stories
That’s What I Call A Grand Slam!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Grand Slam.” In your own life, what would be the equivalent of a walk-off home run? “Geeeeez….go away…,” I say to Luna who keeps pawing my face. “I’m sleepy…girls…get…go away…,” Dolly and Danica look into my drooping eyes as if to say, “Come on Mama, the sun is…
But Oh It’s So Painful!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Practice Makes Perfect?.” Tell us about a talent you’d love to have… but don’t. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a talent but I would love to possess the gift of gab. I could be a social butterfly. I could be eloquent and graceful at parties….
To The Moon Alice!
If you could zoom through space in the speed of light, what place would you go to right now? After reading today’s writing prompt the first thing that popped into the old gray matter was, “To the moon.” The second thing was, “To the moon, Alice! To the moon!” I’m probably dating myself, but to…
What Happens After The Dust?
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Don’t You Forget About Me.” Let’s face it, after the third or fourth generation, not too many are going to remember my name. Unless, of course I fulfill my dream of becoming a famous author. Then perhaps total strangers will read my words and kids in class will…
Photography 101 Day 20: Triumph and Contrast
What does triumph mean to you? Each time I finish a run I consider it a triumph, and it doesn’t have to be a particularly good or fast run to qualify. If I can lace up my sneakers, go outside and put one foot in front of the other in a forward direction then it’s…
Photography 101 Day 19: Double & Rotation
This photo was taken during one of the hardest times in my life. Corinne and I were facing a future of financial loss and utter abandonment. Our emotions, raw and bleeding, resembled the barbed wire and intense colors portrayed here. Corinne had come to be with me on my lunch break at work. I don’t really…
Photography 101 Day 16: Treasure & Close-up
What’s your treasure? Perhaps you found a coat at the thrift store like the one your grandfather wore, or took a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the Himalaya. Maybe you treasure your children, or your cat, or a quiet space in the woods. Show us an image that represents a treasure to you. This assignment reminds me…
Horror…My Plaything…
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Toy Story.” What was your favorite plaything as a child? Do you see any connection between your life now, and your favorite childhood toy? As a child, (call me weird) one of my favorite things to do was to watch horror movies. Of course I loved the…
Mystery Dish
Good morning my friends! Today’s Saturday and I’m excited! Every Saturday I’ve chosen to blog about a dish I create in my kitchen with an ingredient I’ve never used! Today’s post will be the very first of this series! The mystery ingredient….(drum roll please)… Corn Shucks! The mystery dish….(drum roll….)….Tamales! Click the link below for a teaser……
Redhead Reflections 