Writing

Re-blog: Leaf Mould

Leaf Mould Mud in the spring, its my favourite thing. But leaves in the fall, I love them all! Crispy and crunch and racked into piles by the end of my driveway I can see leaves for miles and miles. By Shari Marshall – 2019 Originally posted on September 25, 2016 but I had written… Continue reading Re-blog: Leaf Mould

Coffee Blog

Delicious Fall Coffees

The smell of baked apples, cinnamon and sweet sugar is heavy in the air. Warmth from the oven is comforting on this chilly fall morning. I can’t help but anticipate that hot hazelnut coffee this morning with a sprinkle of cinnamon in it. The hazelnut coffee on its own would pair nicely with the apple… Continue reading Delicious Fall Coffees

Writing

A Fall Worker

  The Penis Chronicles presents, “A Fall Worker” By Shari Marshall – 2019 The Penis Chronicles is a weekly platform for sharing childcare stories, advice & etcetera. Raising children is an adventure! And please, I know the title says “penis chronicles”, but stories about raising girls are very much welcome. Please post and share your… Continue reading A Fall Worker

Writing

The Path of the Leaf

No longer clinging; time stops for the briefest of moments then it is just happening. Wrapped completely in a feeling of weightlessness the air swoops under and around as it grasps, twists and pulls. The path down isn’t straight and it isn’t a plunge. Instead it’s a journey up and over air currents. It’s a… Continue reading The Path of the Leaf

Coffee Blog

Coffee Treats

Can I get you a hot espresso pouted over condensed milk and served with ice? It is a refreshing and sweet drink for a day at the end of August. Or perhaps you would prefer a chilled coffee with coffee ice cubes? Maybe an espresso milkshake? Or if you prefer we can have our regular… Continue reading Coffee Treats

Writing

It wasn’t Dairy Queen that brought us running.

I remember the music. That catchy little happy sound that indicated the ice cream bike was coming closer. The heat of the summer was promised to melt away if you were lucky enough to have a bit of ice cream money tucked away. He would come around the corner with that ice cream cooler as… Continue reading It wasn’t Dairy Queen that brought us running.

Writing

Anticipation

The Penis Chronicles presents, “Anticipation” It looks like a perfect sunny fall morning. It’s clear by the traffic that the school year has only just begun for the season. It is bumper to bumper on the 2 lane north bound street. The air is crisp and my child is walking down the tree lined sidewalk… Continue reading Anticipation