An invisible force Ravishes my body. Upsetting my brain, Twisting my words, Stealing my sleep, Draining my energy, Attacking my muscles, Amplifying my pain, Slowing my pace. An invisible force Changes my life. Fibromyalgia This poem describes my feelings about Fibromyalgia and how it affects my life. Fibromyalgia is a hidden disease and that makes … Continue reading
Lake George, Colorado Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. The lake and its town sit on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. We passed by this gorgeous lake several times on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander Boy Scout Camp. Several of the … Continue reading
I love that magical moment when the hummingbirds first show up in the springtime. Truthfully, I feel that watching hummingbirds is magical anytime. Their wings flap so fast as the zip quickly from flower to feeder. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Hummingbird Visit (MM)” is my entry for his week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s … Continue reading
Cripple Creek can be found in a high valley of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9494 feet. I always like looking out over Cripple Creek before making the descent into the valley. We first visited Cripple Creek in the late 1990s after gambling had been approved by the state. The casinos were in … Continue reading
This quote makes me sad-happy because it says what needs to be said so beautifully. This is what I tell my grandsons every chance I get. I think it makes them feel better as it breaks my heart. Life is not always easy and I so wish I could be there to shelter them through … Continue reading
I thought this was the perfect quote for the first week of June. Sometimes, it seems that we get so busy with work and life that we forget to relax. I’ve learned that the dishes, the laundry, the cluttered family room aren’t where you need to spend your time. I’ve learned that it’s important to … Continue reading
This quote is powerful because it is says so much. Being kind is the greatest power you can ever have. You never know how that touch on the shoulder, that little compliment or even just a smile may help someone. As an educator, I would have to remind myself that I didn’t know what happened … Continue reading
