"objects in mirror are closer than they appear" it says and as the people press in around me and the bar drops down to signal the ride is about to start I begin to suspect that the same is true for all those all around closer than they appear because there is less to separate… Continue reading closer than they appear
Tag: Shared journey
the low road
over and over I've heard them say, "take the high road" take it and you won't regret it but I wonder, if that's all I ever walk along, how will I ever meet those you told us to help how will I ever know the burdens they carry was the high road… Continue reading the low road
To Me, Age 22
A tearful and joy-filled day of remembering someone who loved life. Loved cooking. Loved people. Loved his family. And loved my sisterfriend. As I sat there watching the slide show of pictures of him throughout his life, including the wedding pictures--the wedding I had the joy of being a part of, in the same building… Continue reading To Me, Age 22
Asking for Directions
I found myself able to etch out an hour or so yesterday evening to make a serious grocery shopping haul. It's been a while since I've spent that long in a store stocking up. I made a rookie mistake from the start. Cart choice. The cart I chose was too small for all I needed… Continue reading Asking for Directions
River of Birds
This afternoon after I fought back during Round 2 of the Migraine Mess, I took Miss Sophie out back to let her run her little legs off. It was a nice afternoon. I'm hesitant to get too excited, because I know what my Granny said has always come to fruition. Every. Single. Year. There will… Continue reading River of Birds
Finding Strength in Moments of Weakness
As I sat on the hospital bed, the sun had begun to set. The room, filled with light just a half hour before, began to darken. How many sunsets had I sat through in this very hospital waiting for the darkness--with Daddy, with Mama, and with Miss B? Too many. Far too many. Last night… Continue reading Finding Strength in Moments of Weakness
I Might Need A Nap 