At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
It looks like a home, sweet home.
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Thanks Tanja. We are loving it!
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I’m so glad for you. 🙂
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Wow and congrats! 🧡 💛 💚 💙
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Thanks!
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The new digs look bright and airy. Glad to hear you are finding your footing again!
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Thanks Heather. Lots of windows, so lots of light.
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Welcome.
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Such a lovely place! Love the pops of colour… best wishes n blessings 🤗
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Thank you!
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You look as though you’re settling into your new home very nicely. It looks very bright and cheerful. Thank you for sharing the photos with us.
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Thanks Liz. These are the few, somewhat uncluttered corners
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Ah, selective photo sharing, then. 🙂
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Exactly, lol.
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😀
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Very lovely, V.J. Congratulations! The layout of your kitchen looks exactly like ours before we remodeled it about ten years ago. I like the pleasant colors.
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Thanks Miriam.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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congratulations on your new home!!!
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Thanks Wendi!
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you are very welcome, I am so happy for you….
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Welcome home.
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Thank you. Wonderful to be here.
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So friendly and inviting. 🙂
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Thank you. Exactly what I’m going for.
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It all looks so cozy and inviting. Your orange accents are great too 🙂
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Thanks Andrea.
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You’re welcome!
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Looks lovely.
Be blessed in the new house , VJ.
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Thank you!
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