Photo by ABC News We’ve all heard the tragic stories of people losing their battle with COVID-19. We see the images as they flash on TV screens and computer monitors - refrigerator trucks, weary nurses, testing lines that snake for miles. All reminders of the devastation caused by this viral enemy. I recently heard a …
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Enough
Photo by J. Beales Standing in front of the mirror, I can see the faintest line, no maybe it’s a hair; actually, I’m not sure what it is - etched on the left corner of my upper lip. At 62, I have great distance vision but seeing mid-range, well that’s a challenge. Unfortunately, I don’t …
For Love
Photo by A. Covington My parents were married in the mid-1940s. My siblings and I are not certain of the exact date. We are learning there are many things we never knew. They came from the South, Arkansas and Tennessee. And left soon after marrying for the freedom of the West. Mixed marriages were …
Favorite Things
Photographer Unknown I have never been fashion conscious, but I know comfortable. And that is where the story of my favorite pair of pants begins. I found this amazing pair of JJill khakis at a thrift store. I like the designer because she makes clothes that fit a woman’s body. What a find, the perfect …
Love Like He Loves
Photo by S. Johnson There is this artsy side of my brain. I nourish it by creating - writing, sewing, drawing, painting, all outlets for the noise in my head. There is something magical about putting pen to paper, thread to needle, adding paint to canvas, or charcoal to paper. An outward reflection of my …
More Than Enough
Photo by D. Ellaby Dads leave a legacy that influences us for a lifetime. For some, the relationship moves us to see the world with optimism and hope. We courageously walk in the world and know that a safety net is always available, a refuge forever near. While for others, the connection has taught us …
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