Joy to the World
Joyous Noel: Sweat stung his eyes, but Peter forced the grimace into a smile as he continued strumming. His cousin … Continue reading Joy to the World
Oh Christmas Tree
Nola’s Gift: “Merry Christmas,” Nola said as she sat cross legged on the dirt floor of their tent, peeling an … Continue reading Oh Christmas Tree
What will I write in 2014?
It’s closing in on the end of an eventful year in words for me. I finished the second draft of … Continue reading What will I write in 2014?
NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month 2013
First of all, let me put one of my winnings on display here: Actually, that wasn’t a great way to start, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month 2013
Halloween 2013 – The Third Annual Pumpkin Carving
A few Amble Road residents gathered for the third annual carving of the pumpkin. This year we couldn’t get the … Continue reading Halloween 2013 – The Third Annual Pumpkin Carving
Confirmation – A special day for Karley
October 27, 2013 Today was a special day for my niece, Karley. She went through confirmation with the classmates she’s … Continue reading Confirmation – A special day for Karley
In the meantime, more Haiku…
A recent visit to the Arrowhead region in Minnesota inspired these snippets. Caress of current Helpful scrape of rock … Continue reading In the meantime, more Haiku…
Transitions
Dry, wind leaf trash gains, Sunlight squeezed out by darkness, Ground turns brown, bitter. Warmth gone, cold in floods. Powder … Continue reading Transitions
I’ve been feeling good lately.
There isn’t one single, stand alone, reason for it. I’ve been feeling good lately. I’m not sure why, but I’m … Continue reading I’ve been feeling good lately.
Mount Vesuvius
August 24, 79 AD – Mount Vesuvius erupts, Pompeii dies. In October 2002 I went on a Holiday Fellowship (HF) walking … Continue reading Mount Vesuvius