She hops around in the shaggy lawn. The dew in the grass is cold on the delicate pads of her paws. She is startled by a sudden bodily impulse and she squats without warning to pee. He big brown eyes look up in shock. The cold is too much though and once again she is… Continue reading Willow
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Threads of Memory
She flicks down the switch to start the water boiling in the electric kettle and her thoughts sink into the past. The lid is absently discarded from the jar leaving the air to leach the freshness from the coffee grinds while simultaneously wafting a dark roast scent. Dolly’s mind is adrift amidst the smell as… Continue reading Threads of Memory
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Pumpkin Love
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In the Sky
Do you ever stand and stare up into the skies, awed, curious, or mystified?? Do you ever wonder about fate and what the universe holds in store for you? It was a sight that she would never stop being awed by. It was also a sight that would conjure up memories of earth and everything… Continue reading In the Sky
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How you help me through
The Penis Chronicles presents “How you help me through.” It can be interesting the places that you learn things. It had been a particularly rough day and I was aware that my youngest son hadn’t had a great day either. When I walked in he was the first thing I saw. He was sitting at… Continue reading How you help me through
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Journey to Acceptance
I have seen the darkness of the other side of the abyss and felt those cold clinging tentacles that wrap and twine until breath can no longer reach you. The more you fight the tighter they grip. The blackness becomes encompassing, blinding, and so absolute that you can’t see that the appendages that bind… Continue reading Journey to Acceptance
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First Born – Hospital Parenting
The Penis Chronicles presents “First Born – Hospital Parenting” We thought we had an idea of what to expect when our first child was born: sleep deprivation, frantic schedules, priority shifts, extra demands on personal time (wait what is personal time?), new emotions, new learning curves… We were excited to experience all of it and… Continue reading First Born – Hospital Parenting
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Love
L – Love Coffee: true love, hot and steamy! By Shari Marshall – April 13, 2019 Please like and share these six word posts about coffee. Your comments and own coffee experiences are welcome. Please feel free to leave the link to your A to Z post of the day. Thanks for stopping by Writing… Continue reading Love
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Where does Mom fit in?
The Penis Chronicles presents “Where does Mom fit in?” When my son was 8 years old he started walking to school without his parents. It was a big deal all around and I was proud of him, but I also struggled with parental doubts about his age, responsibility, what ifs, and societal questions. Regardless, he… Continue reading Where does Mom fit in?
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The Pillar
Very rarely does mom go somewhere overnight without the family. So, when she does there is usually a guilt trip from both children and the dog. Anyway, of course at night there are phone calls home. It is nice to hear those tiny little voices detailing their day and asking questions while trying to envision… Continue reading The Pillar
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 