The sun rose early in Clara’s apartment, not that it mattered, she’d been awake most of the night anyway. How dare the sun rise as though nothing was wrong? And, to add insult to injury, the alarm went off reminding her she had no reason to get out of bed, no reason for it to … Continue reading My Refuge and Fortress: Well-Meaning (Part Five)
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School Shopping
Anybody else out there remember taking a once a year shopping trip for clothes when you were in elementary and/or middle school? One and done. The tennis shoes you bought better last you the whole school year or you’d be lining them with cardboard. Sorry if your jeans got too short, better just try and … Continue reading School Shopping
Childlike Christmas
I’ve always wanted to ride in a horse drawn sleigh. I picture myself with a red and black plaid blanket draped across my lap while snowflakes tickle my nose and eyelashes. In my mind’s eye, we ride past snowmen with carrots for noses and Christmas lights shining through frost filled dimly lit windows. I, in … Continue reading Childlike Christmas
Dancing Into Glory
I was weaving through the aisles of Target absent mindedly enjoying the yellows and browns of the fall décor. I love this time of year. As I rounded the corner I passed a grey-headed attractive lady and, as usual, my heart wilted a little because my Mom would never get the chance to grow old. … Continue reading Dancing Into Glory
Apple Pickin’
I went to the apple orchard recently. It brought back so many memories. We used to go when the kids were little; such sweet times. We’d climb on a hay filled trailer pulled by an ancient tractor and hold on for dear life as it bounced and bumped us out to the fruit laden trees. … Continue reading Apple Pickin’
