Category Archives: Life Lessons

No matter who you are or where you live, you are a part of society and, as such, you are subject to society’s influences. The people who raise you, teach you, and entertain you will have an effect on your personal values. As mindful individuals, we need to be aware of the influences that shapeContinue reading “Influence”

With a quick flick of his wrist, Gavin grabbed for my hat exposing my newly shaved head.  “You cut it off!” He exclaimed, shock all over his face. “I can’t believe it! You followed that old toad.” “Ms. Ann is not a toad,” I said, defending her. Gavin had a nickname for all of ourContinue reading “Teacher’s Influence (4 of 4)”

I scooted past Ms. Ann and Clark/Celeste talking in the classroom doorway. “This is really quite beautiful lace, Celeste. Where did you find your gown?” Ms. Ann asked. “Downtown threads,” Clark/Celeste answered, pushing their hair back with black-painted fingers. Clark had decided to try out a feminine persona sometime around Thanksgiving. He made a strikingContinue reading “Teacher’s Influence (part 3 of 4)”

The following is a 4 part short story designed to demonstrate the influences a young, impressionable girl may feel in an art magnet class in her hometown. Taking a step back from the easel, I reviewed my work. Something was still not right. This artistic challenge was proving to be tricky!  The assignment called forContinue reading “Teacher’s Influence I”

With the advent of the internet, many people thought libraries would become extinct, but Libraries have grown to fill the new demands the information age has created. Where else can you go for free internet access and a computer? Where else are Free Books, E-books, and Audiobooks offered? Where else can you browse a tactileContinue reading “*Libraries*”

We all want true love – that special someone who will share our hopes and our dreams. That person we can grow old with, the one person who knows us at our worst, and rejoices with us at our best. We all want that happily ever after. Unfortunately for many of us, happily ever afterContinue reading “Romantic Love”

You can see the osprey nest from our deck. Have you ever seen a baby osprey? Come and look through the telescope. You’ll see the chick. He’s so ugly, he’s cute. He has a scrawny neck. Can you can see him? It’s that tiny head peaking up over the edge of all that nesting wood.Continue reading “To the Osprey”