Don't laugh when I tell you I love Twilight. Yes, I know there are other vamp movies out there that are better. Or more "accurate." Or to some, "not so dumb." I have my vice you have yours. But, for... Continue Reading →
I was reminded today that there are some who get me and some who don't by a simple "good morning"... Hey I don't got orange juice or milk. Can I swing by for breakfast. To some this will mean nothing.... Continue Reading →
Within hours our holiday will be over. Four days of fun and sun. We had many road trips. Been to towns and cities we haven't been to in a long time or ever. We got to watch water baxters sunbathe... Continue Reading →
This is easy to share today because it is the first of two poems that has been eye-opening these last two days. It may not be great, or even good, but it has impressed on my heart how lucky I... Continue Reading →
I am great at metaphors and double meanings. After this weekend I don't regret the decisions I have made these last 10 months. I don't regret saying goodbye. My reasons are my own but they are the right reasons. I... Continue Reading →
People say that grief takes time to heal. They say that time heals all wounds. They say that by remembering the lessons that your parent taught you it makes things easier. I've listened to those words for two and a... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/dXQZAwo98KQ Hi Ma. I tried to think of a funny to explain that you've been my mom for 32 years. It didn't make sense - it was Pearl funny, which basically means it wasn't at all. But, would you expect... Continue Reading →
The waves from fellow boats hit the shore complaining about the disruption. I swing back and forth watching the water meet the rocks. I can relate to the waves. The water, clear enough to see the bottom at fifty feet... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I swallowed my pride and I apologized to someone who deserved my apology nearly one year ago. I was scared to death to apologize because I didn't think it was going to go well. I thought, like the... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 