I wrote about my word for the year here, but a few days after posting it, I came across a few writers who decided to not only embrace a word, but give up a word for the year too. Receiving a word is great, but releasing a word is even better. My un-word for this year? Expectations. I have great ... Read More about Un-word 2014: Expectations
Five minute Friday: Encouragement
Hello, Friends. Welcome back for another Friday spent with Lisa-Jo and the Five-minute crowd. Today, we're taking five minutes to write on the prompt Encouragement. Do you have five minutes to write, read, or both? Why don't you join us? 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over ... Read More about Five minute Friday: Encouragement
When you wait for an invitation that never comes
Do you remember how the grown-up's holiday table sparkled? How the plates all matched and the candles were lit with real wick and flame? Can you see the linens folded just so, and the way the flickering light of the candles met the wine in each glass? The chairs, their upholstery sunk deep and each ... Read More about When you wait for an invitation that never comes
One word: Intentional
What he saw: I sat in the stuffed armchair and our daughter lounged on the arm. Both of my sisters-in-law sat near my feet on the floor while I spoke, all three of them fully attentive to my words, gathering my pearls of wisdom and stringing them like the jewels they are. What they saw: An ... Read More about One word: Intentional
Five Minute Friday: See
Hello, Friends. Welcome back for another Friday spent with Lisa-Jo and the Five-minute crowd. Today, we're taking five minutes to write on the prompt See. Do you have five minutes to write, read, or both? Why don't you join us? 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no ... Read More about Five Minute Friday: See
Like silk
The dog visited the groomer a few days ago, and he returned looking like a small dog as opposed to a squirrel. For this, my family is thankful. On arrival, the groomer retrieved her notes on our previous appointment. She pursed her lips when she read, what I can only assume, was a less than stellar ... Read More about Like silk
