The sweet, peaceful silence of the pitch black hotel room before anyone else awakes on vacation. The sound of slamming doors in the hallway and the pitter patter of little footsteps pounding down the hall. “Don’t RUN!” “MOMMY, LOOK!” “DID YOU GET EVERYTHING?” MOOOMMMYYYY!” Guess I shouldn’t expect sweet peaceful silence at 9:30am in DISNEY!…… Continue reading Mommy, Look!
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tasting “the life”
Then I might ask, how do you sample your flight? Left to right? Light to dark? Dry to sweet? Taste all samples then go in order of your least favorite to favorite? …
Spring Break 2022
Cotton swabs in noses Our cruise date soon approaches Masks on our faces Seven nights to sail places Crystal blue ocean Sailing and rocking motion Sun kisses my skin Relaxation to begin Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping…… Continue reading Spring Break 2022
Protective Styling
twist, comb, braid moisturize, loc, twist twist, braid, braid, braid Protective styling hair times three Lots of hair, different textures Different styles, match to personalities braid, twist, braid comb, trim, twist Beautiful styles results worth it “how long did that take you?” hours “is it all yours?” either way, I paid for it Braid, twist,…… Continue reading Protective Styling
bound
Eight sweet ones are close though most are far and wide a sublime kinship
Beautifully difficult
How I wish I could walk through this world with the eyes of my children. If I did- I would see so much wonder: – how awesome is that bus that takes us to the airport! “This is so cool.” I wouldn’t be focusing on the bumps in the road the whole time. – how…… Continue reading Beautifully difficult
Things to Write About
What should I write about today? M: Peace, love, and positivity What should I write about today? B: Great question, why are you asking me? What should I write about today? A: People and rainbows. What should I write about today? L: Getting on the ship! What should I write about today? E: Taking a…… Continue reading Things to Write About
Super Spy on a Super Sneaky Mission
This post was inspired by Stacey Shubitz’ slice ‘A Pang.” I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by the Two Writing Teachers! Right before school started in August, my daughters and I visited the “Duck Park.” It was a beautiful day and we were enjoying our last moments of summer together. Soon,…… Continue reading Super Spy on a Super Sneaky Mission
travel back in time
*Not pictured: us driving to find this gem on a dark, winding, wintery road.
Molasses
Asking teenagers to hurry up is like asking molasses to move through a long, narrow neck funnel. Except molasses doesn’t give you attitude.