“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Fabulous sunsets are one of the perks of living at the lake. Our house isn’t located on the lake; but …
One Spring Day I walked along a pathway Filled with flowers and trees. As sunset drew close, I looked up to see The sun shining through The branches of a maple tree. The glowing color Almost took my Breath away. It was a great reminder That life should never be Just a moment in time. …
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne “The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” — S. Brown I took a few hours to walk through a Tulip garden and found that I was so much more relaxed after looking at the beautiful flowers. It’s good to know that …
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 …
We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those who love us best. These words written so long ago by Ella Wheeler Wilcox speak to me. They remind me to not take those I love for granted. They remind me that it’s important to …
#stayhome #socialdistancing We planned to visit Davey Dogwood Park again this spring; but won’t be able to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to share these photos from several years ago again. We can experience the beauty of the dogwoods through photos until it’s possible to travel again. Road Trip We took a quick …
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an …
After a morning rain shower, these day lilies are a beautiful reminder that spring is here. Morning Lily
Lakes, oceans and beaches have always fascinated me. –Maybe because I lived most of my life in an area of Texas where lakes were few and far between. I always make sure that I have a camera available anytime I am going to be a near a lake. These are a few of my favorite …
Word Crush Wednesday – #WCW This quote has always touched my heart. I strongly believe that we all need at least one person who thinks we are brave, strong, and smart. Someone that is always a part of our hearts. Do you have any favorite quotes from your childhood books? Join the Word … Continue reading
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Trust Form – Acrostic Device – Internal Rhyme Writing 201 -Poetry provides a great opportunity for me to attempt something I’ve never tried before. For some reason, this 3rd assignment seemed to triple the difficulty for me. In a former life, I taught 5th grade Language Arts and we wrote … Continue reading
I’m still working out of my comfort zone with the Writing 201 – Poetry class. It’s actually rather fun — until I think about sharing my attempts at learning to write poetry. Today’s assignment Word prompt – Journey Form – Limerick Device – Alliteration Next to onomatopoeia, alliteration is my favorite literary device. I’m just not use to … Continue reading
I decided to move out of my comfort zone and try the Writing 201 – Poetry class. This will be a true learning experience for me. –At least there’s a chance for lots of improvement. Today’s Assignment Word prompt is “water” Form is “Haiku” Device is “simile” The form and device seem simple; but is … Continue reading
Spot – Photo A Day (#fmsphotoaday) Any spot is a good spot for reading. Photo 1 – Reading makes waiting to get a haircut go faster. Photo 2 – Reading big brother’s book while waiting his turn for a haircut. Energy Photo A Day (#FMSphotoaday) Moving takes lots of energy. We’re all exhausted including … Continue reading
Temptation – Photo A Day (#FMS Photo a Day) New paints, my paint brushes and a fresh pad of paper — will always tempt me to want to stop and play. This is especially true today, I seem to want to do everything but what I need to be doing — packing for the move. … Continue reading
Photos for today’s FMS photo a day theme, “On the Wall”, provide an opportunity to share our RV life. We just moved back into the RV since we sold our house and the new one isn’t finished yet. (We recently lived in the RV for about a year while my hubby was working an out-of-town job.) Photo … Continue reading
Word Crush Wednesday #WCW This a great motivational quote for me — good for anyone who is feeling caught in the daily grind or maybe just feeling a little burned out with life. Thank you Nora Roberts for the great quote. Nora Roberts is a fabulous author. Click this link to learn about Nora Roberts and … Continue reading
This Inspires Me – Photo A Day (#FMSphotoaday) As a Photographer As a photographer I find myself inspired by nature. I love sunsets, clouds, snowy mountain tops and the look of the rolling plains on a sunny day. For some reason, I’m also drawn to photographing old houses, buildings and barns. These photos inspire … Continue reading
Stripes – Photo A Day (#fmsphotoaday) I found stripes on the concerts pillar, stripes under the bridge and stripes on the side of the bridge. Taken with my iPhone 5 and edited with the Fotor app. This is a fun challenge and I plan to see if I can find other stripes to photograph next … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 