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“I miss daddy,” Big N cried in the middle of the night. “I know,” I replied reassuringly. “We are going home tomorrow.” “To daddy?!” “Uh no. Tomorrow we go to grandma and grandpa’s house, then we will see daddy. Two more sleeps.” How did I mess that up again? I keep confusing my children by…… Continue reading Home

Peace is not wanting, not waiting. Peace is accepting. Peace is the ocean, lapping at the shore, heaving hypnotically; rhythmic and inconsistent. The sound of power… it somehow restores your spirited soul. Peace is your breath, slowly inhaling, …closing in exhale. Breaking the surface from underwater, Your warm vapors in the air when it’s cold.…… Continue reading #considerthis

Walking in solitary My heart in my ears, my feet cluh-clop. The sparrow sees me I

Tomorrow I will Be late to everything By 60 minutes

Remember when we used to visit each year? We would fly down and you would be there to pick us up to take you to your place. It’s been awhile since you were able to pick us up. Remember when we searched for dolphins or manatees? We would race to the balcony to see if…… Continue reading Remember when…

Green pond lying still. Alive, recluse and brimming.                  Memories are stocked.      this pond is in the backyard where I grew up. I am participating in the 15th annual Slice of Life Story Challenge by Two Writing Teachers. This is my first year of daily slicing during the month of March. Thanks for stopping by!

It’s not that easy being four, When you just want to wear what you want and when you want. Like pajamas to the pool or long pants and a long sleeve shirt when it’s 85 degrees outside. Why did the wash have to be done today? It’s not that easy being four, Eating can be…… Continue reading It’s not that easy being 4

smiling eyes, touch, hug Shifting through the bliss and blight Give love everyday

The overwhelming aroma of several conflicting perfumes snuck their way into my nose and as I breathed them in I immediately thought of you. How many times we walked these paths together, admiring the many worlds Walt had created to unite people together and fascinate our senses. And here I am, 7 months after you’ve…… Continue reading GG

“Show me how to do it?”, she said. I rushed to do it for her, so happy that I could. “Show me how to do it”, he said I did it,and it was done. “Show me how to do it?” I enjoyed doing it and being so helpful! “Show me how to do it?” …they…… Continue reading school