Over the weekend, I learned of the death of one of the men at my church. I didn't know him well, but he was the type of person who exuded warmth and love for his fellow-man. The type of person who brought joy into a room. For the last two years, my attendance has been …
When I was a wee rose bud, I wanted to be a dancer. It didn't matter what kind; I just wanted to move to music. It also didn’t matter what the music was so long as there was rhythm to it. Momma taught the jitterbug and the twist in the living room to all of us. It was …
For my sisters around the world... You need to hear this, remember it and learn from it. You may think what I am about to say is too harsh that there is a more delicate way to put what it. There is, but being gentle and hiding behind euphemisms has only created more victims. …
This week at my Mom's suggestion here are a couple of things that my Papa has said or done. The weekend we celebrated my grandfather's 90th birthday, I ate too many clams and was in terrible pain. It was so bad that my boyfriend at the time went next door to my parents room. Papi …
Last Thursday night, I fell asleep at 7:30 and woke up in time to go to work the next morning. I did it again last night. This evening, I feel asleep once again around seven and woke up three hours ago. My kitty boys gently reminded me that I had other things to do beyond …
Momma, A couple of years ago, I wrote you a poem for your birthday, a pretty bad one. But, you loved it, because I wrote it. When I was a child, you choose to walk your own path instead of going where others told you. It wasn't easy, but you did it. You …
Today, I realized that once again I was stacking too much on my plate and it was only preventing me from taking care things in my life. My priorities got all mixed up and so it was time to make an adjustment. One that has been coming for some time. My to-do list was cut …
Getting ready to head out the door earlier than usual for the great FCAT test. My classroom has to be sanitized of anything which might help the students. Plus, there is paperwork, I need to complete for my evaluation. Oh, and then there is the mound of grading begging to be completed. The life of …
There isn't one in the house; no space has been preserved for a future one. The reason is purely economic. There are other more important things for me to spend my money on at the moment. Paying down my debts, saving the money for a washer and dryer so I don't have to truck my …
This is one of my favorite songs from, as my students would say back in the day.. And in light of what today is for many people, it was time to share... Thorns on His head, spear in His side still in was a heartache that made Him cry He gave His life so you …
Lucinda Rose 