One fall day my dad brought home a baby raccoon. It was a present for my sister. We lived in Alaska at the time and had never seen one before. None of our friends had ever seen one either. I know some of you immediately said "yuck!" I recognize now that they are sort of … Continue reading Life with Ernie
Of Angels
For years she hung in the family home, sort of swallowed up by everything else there. I secretly called her Genevieve, and it turns out that Scott secretly called her Emma. In the end, her real name was Gladys. I like Genevieve better. It was easy to miss her, she was small and dark, unsigned, … Continue reading Of Angels
Kindle
A few years ago I bought a kindle. I downloaded a few books and gave it a try. There was something convenient about the size and weight, and easy, immediate access to books that was compelling. I could throw it in by purse and have it with me anywhere, anytime. What I hated though, was … Continue reading Kindle
Ooze
Word of the day: OOZE With a loud "POP" the can burst at the seam and the dough began to slowly ooze through the crack. Picking up the plate, she gave him a level stare then threw it towards him. She missed. It hit the wall where it clung for a minute, then pasta and … Continue reading Ooze
Unique Blogger Award
Adventures of A Busy Mom! I love her DIY/crafty, spiritual, storytelling blog! Thanks so much for the nomination, my first! I was a bit of a "lurker" here on WordPress, even though I have been posting since October, I never went to "reader" or knew about prompts, challenges, community pool, etc. After a commitment to … Continue reading Unique Blogger Award
First Steps
The unsteady stance of an infant learning to walk. Clinging to furniture, a knee, his mother's hand. Keys jingle, tempting him to step away from the solid safety. He steps once. Twice. With a third step and a lurch he reaches out and grasps the keys in his pudgy fingers. He balances, unsupported and gleefully … Continue reading First Steps
Trance
I am going to flat out address this prompt. Usually I try to create a post, then have fun finding a sneaky way to get the prompt word in, but it is Sunday, the house wont clean itself, my husband is waiting for us to take the dog for a walk and we need to … Continue reading Trance
Cherry Pie
We are in the kitchen, small, compact, neat as a pin. My mother and I sit at the little round table and my mom jokes with my grandmother. "Her cherry pie tastes just like the ones at McDonald's," She tells me with a wink of her eye. My grandmother places the steaming pie on the … Continue reading Cherry Pie
A Letter to My Mother
Did you know? If felt like you knew. That last time I saw you, you cried. You NEVER cried before. And then you said, “I am going to miss them so much.” Why did you say that? It haunts me. And it tortures me that when I dropped you off at the ferry you asked … Continue reading A Letter to My Mother
Promises Made
It is 1966 on a long isolated stretch of the Alaska/Canadian highway. He pulls the dusty and battered white Pontiac to a stop. Gets out to stretch his legs. Leaning on the car he surveys his surroundings. The mountains simply stun him, the landscape takes his breath away. The air is cool and clear and … Continue reading Promises Made
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