exploring life and love with pictures and words
The rusted hinges on the back door groan and stick; making a quiet entry impossible. I am certain my neighbors know exactly when I arrive home each night. I step into the dark house and slide my hand along the wall until I find the light switch, and then close the door behind me. Climbing... Continue Reading →
Stepping into the sanctuary of my steaming shower, I sit on its built-in bench, and close my eyes as the water sprays against my face. My back against the tile, still cool; my arms lay limp at my sides, heaven. I take my time pulling my knees to my chest, and run my hands down... Continue Reading →
My parents passed away eight years ago. Along with family and friends, my siblings and I celebrated their lives on February 29, 2008. Until that time, I had managed to escape the pain of such heart breaking loss. Without this life experience, I could not predict my grief or feelings on that day, and certainly not in the days and... Continue Reading →
Sitting at my kitchen table, warmed by the fire and sipping hot tea, I write my Christmas cards. I add just a few words of love as I believe my card says it all. Pictured with my grandson, I am smiling a smile that comes straight from my heart, happiness captured. I wish this joy... Continue Reading →
When is it okay to tell a lie? We’ve all done it. In the best scenario we intended to spare someone’s feelings, to give encouragement when the truth would only hurt. Of course we tell the lie believing that the truth will never be revealed, not even a chance. Candi Sary’s novel, Black Crow White... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. During my childhood and into my teens my participation involved helping to prepare food, setting the table, eating what I believed to be the best meal of the year, and then of course the endless washing and drying of dishes. The chores seemed a small price to pay... Continue Reading →
Clear skies on a beautiful November evening and nearly 70 degrees, I walk along the coast making my way to the pier. More crowded than usual, I am not the only one drawn here to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. Large snowflake lights strung in rows across Main Street and the Christmas tree waiting for... Continue Reading →
Light rain falls, red tail lights glow as far as the eye can see, traffic crawls on the 405. A steady low rumble reminds me that I am driving on my spare, a result of a punctured tire the day before. Windshield wipers smear the silty scum across the glass blurring my view, blades need... Continue Reading →
Entering my house through the back door, I quickly climb the stairs to the second floor. I run through the living room and into the kitchen, stopping at the sink to rinse the remnants of the protein shake from my water bottle. I wipe my wet hands on my shorts, glance at the clock and... Continue Reading →
Driving south on Pacific Coast Highway, the four mile stretch between Sunset Beach and Huntington, I take in the beauty of the wetlands and the ocean. On any given day, I can catch a glimpse of a Snowy Egret, Blue Heron, or Pelicans flying in formation. Dogs run and play on the beach, and more... Continue Reading →
Bare Naked in Public 