Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I like to imagine all the evening’s beauty and all the day’s promise come together in the magic moments when the moon and the sun share the sky. One rises and the other dips and they meet in a glorious curtsey that sends waves of brilliant color across the sky. And, even on those mornings [...]
Two weeks ago, as an historic blizzard cocooned me in my house, I unwrapped a gift from a blogging friend. I’ve never met Cheryl Calpaldo Traylor in person, but, through her blog, Giving Voice to My Astonishment, I know her to be a talented writer and a generous host of this gorgeous planet we call [...]
She barreled in swiftly, unapologetically late to the party and still its honored guest. Crystal beads clung to her fancy pants and frosty confidence sparkled in her eyes. She'd been invited for Christmas, but Ashley didn't care. She trailed a white velvet stole from her diamond-heavy fingers, tossed back her salty shoulders and laughed at [...]
Before Crocuses poke, daffodils rise and apple blossoms rise Butterflies return and fat bumble bees flit Green grass grows all around While Scrawny squirrels leap from naked branches Dirty snow slinks to the curb Fickle breezes toss uncovered trash Sometimes You have to look down to find the beauty of an early spring [...]
I enjoyed some unexpectedly beautiful scenery this week on my morning jogs, and I wanted to share them with you in a unique way. Hope you enjoy...