joining the flock
zaji In the summer of 1986 I joined the United States Army Reserve. I was 19…
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contemplating life
I sat in the park today, thinking. I didn’t focus on anything in particular. I…
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Writing Prompt: Green Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. i am…
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Writing Prompt: Climate Control The idea that the weather and people’s moods are connected is…
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No one wants to hear that there are days when I feel so afraid that…
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Writing Prompt: Help Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. Giant black…
Read Morefood and the body
I attended a nutrition seminar today. It was refreshing to see a nurse practitioner who…
Read Morethe mystery within the mystery
And as you come closer to yourself, you are coming closer to the universe. And…
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We learn from history that we do not learn anything from history. – Mark Twain…
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I’ve watched movies since I was not much more than 8 years old. I grew…
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Photo Prompt: Vibrant This week, share a photo of something vibrant. Vivid colors, a lively…
Read Morea feng shui'ed cyber world
Feng (wind) shui (water). Most who are familiar with it immediately conjure balance, peace and…
Read Morethe potential pie insurrection
Young adults are an interesting bunch. Currently I have three in my home. One is…
Read Morethe question mark
Nearly everything that happens between life and death is a question mark. The questions haunt…
Read Morelest we forget
memories trace a path to our doorstep. the familiar knock interrupts our living. do we…
Read Moreit is done
I remember the first time I realized that I was not immortal. I couldn’t have…
Read Moreto vice or not to vice? that is the question
Everyone has a vice. Most people have several under their belt. Doesn’t matter if everyone…
Read Morewhat i do for love
The island of Jamaica is small. When I was a little girl, however, it seemed…
Read Morethe candle
A candle sat on the table at the outdoor cafe. The wind blew softly, barely…
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