Awakening the Frightened Child

We all experience events that forever etch into the fabric of our souls. Sadly, for me those events were shrouded in violence. I remember sitting in my sixth grade class, tears rolling down my face. It was one week before my twelfth birthday. Our school’s...

In Memory of Robin Miller

This is dedicated to my sister-in-law, Robin Miller. This was originally posted on August 28, 2011, two days after her passing. Today on August 26, 2016, it has been five years since Robin left this earth. Her family and friends still remember her laugh, her love, and...

Labels Bind an Unopened Box

How often do you have a box delivered to your home? In this age of online shopping, I would guess it happens on a regular basis. Now imagine the labels prevent you from opening the box. No matter how much you rip, tear or cut at that box, it simply will not open....

Thanksgiving Thanks for 2015

How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so quickly? As in past years, I borrow this tradition from my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2015 Thanksgiving Thanks list. Pardon my stream of...

Our Obsession With “Real” Words

Words are as simple and complex as human beings. Like humans, words change. Sometimes into unrecognizable forms. That makes words endlessly fascinating. And fun to play with. At least for me. That is one of the reasons I love word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge....