Yellows for Mum (Flower of the Day)
Joy is yellow, bright sunshine, lively frocks, Mom’s loving influence. (Cee’s Flower of the Day)
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V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #24: Deviation
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. – Frank Zappa For several years running, I was invited to speak to the Sociology of Deviancy class at our local university. Each visit, I opened by joking that I was never quite sure whether the invitation was a good thing or not. Truthfully, though, I […]
Read MoreA Bevy of Characters
“The light is not very good for taking photographs,” Ric remarks as we turn onto the road along the river which has fast become our favourite drive. “I know.” It’s not in my character to give up just because circumstances are not ideal. In my mind, there are always photo opportunities. The river flows […]
Read MoreWhite Roses
Mythological – a rose, whose hue, so pure, embodies true love. (For Cee’s FOTD)
Read MoreAs Water Flows
As water flows, my mind wanders –relinquishes thoughts and worries As water flows, I surrenderto the blessing of life’s journey As water flows, I acknowledgethe fluidity of emotions, of change As water flows, I experiencethe continum of life’s cycles. (Submitted for Cee’ Black & White Photo Challenge: flowing water. Images are of the Little Falls […]
Read MorePink Mums
Misinformed, green fails to fade to brown, clings to pink, conspires against Fall. (For Cee’s FOTD)
Read MoreAppearances
Testing social waters – that cherished state of interaction – prone to revealing too much have been homebound, studying life without a facilitator, now attempting to penetrate invisibility gathering the salvageable bits – minimal fragments of a once whole woman, reaching out, reconnecting, reception mixed much has passed me by – no amount of homework […]
Read MoreApples
Roadside offering – abundance of ripe apples await deer crossing. (for Cee’s FOTD)
Read MoreDahlia
Days shorten, threaten – icy shards of rain torture lingering red holds. (Cee’s FOTD)
Read MoreSacrifice’s Wrap Up
Up until August 1st of this year, my husband and I lived in motor home for a year, having travelled across North America for six of those months. It was a drastic change of lifestyle for us, and an incredible journey. As with all change, it required certain sacrifices. We let go of our bricks […]
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