Papa and Momma don't dance down the lane They don't skip to my lou or any such thing He has a limp from the war says he fell out of bed with a whore, But that ain't the truth Because truth ain't pretty or nice And Momma has been through too much A husband who … Continue reading Papa and Momma’s Story
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The Wrong Road
There were not two roads in a yellow wood, but a highway that stretched for ages beyond the horizon with exits and options for adventures and misadventures on and on it went risking and losing more than gained hoping to find just the right one the road looped back again home again Wrong Road, Right Road … Continue reading The Wrong Road
Flying Free
They thought your trips and stumbles were the sign, the end was near, and whispered as you walked that the angel of Death had given you a fright. No one saw how the angels held your arm and let you stand, Walking straight and true with dignity and grace. Or how they whisper that everyone … Continue reading Flying Free
Expressing Gratitude
Expressing Gratitude. The day that I interviewed for my first teaching job, I meet a red haired goddess who welcomed me to the school as if I already had the job. She probably had some inside information, but still I remember thinking after talking to her that I wanted this job more than anything in … Continue reading Expressing Gratitude
Working Sick Day
Yesterday, I came home from school sick. An impressive feat for a school teacher since it involved obtain the principal's permission. I slept most of the day with Luke on my feet preventing me from going anywhere. Thanks to Sonia, I had dinner made for me while I continued napping on her sofa. A nice … Continue reading Working Sick Day
Working Away
The challenges of finishing Blood Child, a horror novella, have been adding up over the last week as my writing sessions have become less and less productive. Still, I am not giving up and will un-bury the ending. It is in my mind I can see it, but the words are slow in coming. So … Continue reading Working Away
The Great Hospital Adventure
Thursday night, oh, how I remember you. I was feeling slightly sick and just wanted to find my way to being tucked in nicely to bed with Luke at my side and Jack laying like a king on the pillow next to me. Truthfully, I was exhausted and feeling sorry for myself. Sonia, one of … Continue reading The Great Hospital Adventure
Arming Ms. Apple
Of all the things that could be done to education, the worst would be the arming of American school teachers. Seriously, it would be disastrous...Countless teachers would quit or retire in order to avoid having to carry gun in a school or work around them. Many more would never entered the profession. Teachers are under-fire … Continue reading Arming Ms. Apple
Book Review: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Book: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Author: Kathy Hoopmann Available: Barnes & Noble, Amazon ($10.95 - $14.95) Rarely do I venture into bookstore or any major retail store during the holidays unless it Target, but this year I went in search a present for a very special two month old girl. Truthfully, I had spotted it … Continue reading Book Review: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Gratitude Day 2 – Sisterhood
Last year's gratitude series began with a reflection on an evening spent with some good friends. Last night, I was in their company again. It wasn't a quiet evening at home, but a busy night at work. Serena was in the kitchen making her delectable creations for patrons. Sonia was running the floor and making … Continue reading Gratitude Day 2 – Sisterhood
Lucinda Rose 