Idaho Writer’s Guild April 2021 Writers Prompt Winner The young girl, with a white bow in her dark hair,…
June in Idaho
Weariness drives the soul, Eyes puffy from long consternation Heartfelt longings for magical happenings Pitter-patter rainfall outside Waving green leaves…
Fishing for Words Part 2
Short story started times three, Characters flip and fold Across the page like a gymnastics meet Where gold is at…
Fishing for Words Part 1
Words swam around in a turbulent sea, While the fisherman, My grandpa in his vest full of extra hooks, Sat…
Isolation, Love, and a Pandemic
Family therapy session Includes a small sandbox, With tiny rakes and brooms, crescent, spiral, and fan shapes, Miscellaneous toy figures: …
10 Things I Have Learned During This Pandemic
Every day is a new opportunity to learn, no matter your age. I drive to work each day and can’t help but reflect on the changes in our society, especially when I see road warning signs to stay home so we can all win. I have put together a random list of things that I have decided or things that I see as more important than ever before now. I also want to hear your point of view. What have you noticed or learned during this Covid-19 crisis?
Easter During a Pandemic Part 2
Easter 2020 will forever be etched in our memories as the one that changed all of our traditions. Today, I share with you a bit of my day and a bit of hope as we move forward in this time of crisis. We may be homebound, yet we can still stay connected.
Introspective Conundrum
I like the word conundrum. Not just because it is an unusually unique and appealing word, but because it poses…
Sharing our Stories
Maya Angelou once wrote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Her words have always…
Facing the Season with Hope
As much as I believe in the Nativity and Jesus’ resurrection, I feel somewhat disillusioned this year. Between money problems and the recent, unexpected death of my cousin, the joy of the season cannot seem to touch my heart.