Category: Personal blog

My Romantic Grandmothers

I know we are well past Valentine's Day weekend, but I have carried my grandmother Rosa's love story in my back pocket since I began collecting stories to tell. I consider that I'm either late for this year or early for the next, but some love stories never get old, and this may be the … Continue reading My Romantic Grandmothers →

Whatever is True, Whatever is Noble, Whatever is Right

So, I've been trying to get back to writing and posting regularly —kind of an unofficial New Year's resolution. When my family headed back home, I started to reorganize the house as well as my approach to writing.  It was right then that January 6th happened.  All these months, while I've been home, I tried … Continue reading Whatever is True, Whatever is Noble, Whatever is Right →

Dishing it Out

  Discover Prompts Day 5: Dish Usually, on a Sunday, I prepare meals and “healthy” snacks for the week.  I work part-time a few towns away, and during the tourist season in SW Florida, the commute at peak hours is a nightmare. On days that I have to work, I like to make sure I … Continue reading Dishing it Out →

Welcome to My Street

Discover Prompt #4 – Street The street where I live is actually a Circle.  They tell me it’s about one mile all the way around. My furry Baby Girl and I walk half the length a few times a day.  Sometimes, out my front door and past the parking lot, I feel like I’m stepping … Continue reading Welcome to My Street →

A Song In My Heart

Discover Prompt # 3 - Song As I mentioned before, I'm one of those who will unapologetically break into song if it strikes my fancy.  I love musicals, and I'm open to just about every genre of music, especially those that tell a story.  Its no surprise that my music lists include everything from Yo-Yo … Continue reading A Song In My Heart →

A joke prompt to start off the month on April Fool’s Day!

A joke prompt to start off the month on April Fool’s Day!   I’m hoping we get a great response.  Lord knows we need a laugh these days. I wish I could think of something humorous, but I’m terribly not spontaneous that way. Some people have told me I’m funny as in amusing, but also as … Continue reading A joke prompt to start off the month on April Fool’s Day! →

Puerto Rico In my Heart

I wrote this story sometime last year in response to a prompt about a map and the best trip we ever had. On occasion, I pull it out and tweak it a little. With protests occurring all over the world in support of the people of Puerto Rico, I decided to share it again. “I … Continue reading Puerto Rico In my Heart →

I love the Summer Rain

I'm late in posting for Father's Day.   This is always one of my go-to happy memories. This is the original essay which was my tribute for Father’s Day a few years ago.  I condensed it for an assignment last week.  Please enjoy this version too. “I love the summer rain!” I shouted in my head … Continue reading I love the Summer Rain →