Kate said grief I confess, after all, you all are my good friends and usually know if I’m sincere or snarky, I didn’t like her word choice for the Friday before GratefulGiving, aka Thanksgiving. Grief…I mean it’s just such a sad word and an even sadder emotion. Grief comes in different forms As a young… [Read More]
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Five Minute Friday – Cancel?
Kate said cancel Cancel Thanksgiving? NO WAY. We are gathering with family and friends in South Florida – and I cannot wait. 2020 is not going to take Thanksgiving away from me. It is my absolute favorite holiday. Breaking bread with the people I love – YAY LORD! This year my husband and I have… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Ahead
What’s Ahead? “Anything coming?” Hubs asks as we drive along a two-lane country road. “Nope, all clear to pass.” I reply. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say that about the future in America? But, we cannot. When All Truth Is Told… Not one of us knows what is ahead. No one can ‘guess’… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Vote
Kate said vote Never in a million years would I have guessed Kate would open such a large can of worms for a word prompt. But she did and I’ll bite the bait! VOTE! And, do not ever think your vote doesn’t count because it does. Two Issues Determine My Vote They are: Life and… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Disappoint!
Kate said disappoint Whew! Have I ever been? You? I’m sure this is one thing we ALL have in common. Disappointment. Let’s see… The failure of my first marriage The non-successful journey of being traditionally published in the 90’s The unsuccessful sale of our home in 2005 A hideous murder of someone we loved. A… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – HOLD
Kate said HOLD You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run… [Lyrics by Don Schlitz – Sung by Kenny Rogers] When I see a word my first thought is usually a tune from somewhere in my past! I’m not a… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – HELP!
Kate said HELP What a day of help! A couple of things. A doctor’s report. An image of a wrecked automobile my grandson was in last night – trapped, until his adrenaline kicked in and he kicked the door out. All four young men walked away. A miracle, the police officer said. Help We believe… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Breathe
Kate said BREATHE I say the word, breathe, at least 7 times each day. When things get stressful or rushed…breathe. I say it to people too. In a text message when they are venting or ranting – both are welcomed to my ears. I’ve always said the only way to stay cool is VENT! Voskamp said… [Read More]