Movie Night That familiar sound of kernels rolling around on a hot surface marked by rapidly increasing popping sounds as each little kernel bursts. Quickly the distinct smell of those popping kernels fills the air creating an anticipation of tasting that buttery popcorn coated with a hit of salt. A true movie night symbol. By… Continue reading The “M” in 2020 A to Z
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The “L” in 2020 A to Z
Little Man He checked and double checked his outfit. His little hand flying fast over his shirt front, shifting his belt buckle and pulling on his cowboy boots. Satisfied he parades himself around the room waiting for go time completely happy with himself. Who knew this would be a ritual for years to come. By… Continue reading The “L” in 2020 A to Z
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The “K” in 2020 A to Z
K - alliteration Killer kitten kickstarts kind karma know-how. By Shari Marshall - April 2020 By way of explanation. My oldest boy is learning about poetry in his online studies and he was doing alphabet alliteration. I was stuck on this post and his homework inspired me. ** Feeling inspired? The rules are simple. Use this… Continue reading The “K” in 2020 A to Z
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Coffee Share
If we were having coffee I would explain that there is no thought to the rich scent of my coffee. I’m not going to talk about the pillows of steam or the warmth radiating off my mug. Guzzling the hot brown liquid is my only thought, rush, rush, and rush. Although we are settling into… Continue reading Coffee Share
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The “J” in 2020 A to Z
John Deere It rumbled through the town, that distinct diesel engine sound. It marked the sound of childhood growing up on a farm. In those brief moments, as she listened, she closed her eyes and could feel the warm summer breeze sliding past her skin as she worked the field. She remembered the dust in… Continue reading The “J” in 2020 A to Z
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The “I” in 2020 A to Z
Strip her of her beauty Bind her with rags Build with her moments of happy and sad Steal from her, her hunger Feed her with love Offer her you hand Show her the sun Put a light in her eyes that’s never been there Dance in the moonlight Whisper your love Make her the apple… Continue reading The “I” in 2020 A to Z
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The “H” in 2020 A to Z
Hindsight Glancing backward Why did I love you? A thousand hearts broken before me Could not hold you Sin against myself, I am guilty. I came to you Even after you pulled away Mark it on my grave For all to know I am roasting in hells eternal fire For the love I gave you… Continue reading The “H” in 2020 A to Z
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The “G” in 2020 A to Z
Gradual The reddish brown coating started to creep across the surface, a disease of decay. It appears as if it is suddenly transformed and its youth is stolen from it. However, the reality is that is a process that progresses slowly. By Shari Marshall – April 2020 ** Feeling inspired? The rules are simple. Use this… Continue reading The “G” in 2020 A to Z
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The “F” in 2020 A to Z
By way of explanation: With school being out I have been working with the boys on story writing for their homework. We recently talked about fractured fairy tales and then wrote one each. We used the story of "The Three Little Kittens that Lost Their Mittens." This was my contribution to that story writing lesson.… Continue reading The “F” in 2020 A to Z
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The “E” in 2020 A to Z
Elusive Cynthia studied the bright green moss closely. She was sure that she had seen a small person with wings perched there only moments before. Now as she leaned in for a closer look she was surprised to find tiny sparkles so vibrant that they appeared like petit diamonds. The sound of a soft gasp… Continue reading The “E” in 2020 A to Z
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 