Life is rhythmic, but occasionally I am lonely. My time spent standing still in the corner, waiting, with my arms spread wide leaves me craving the feel of a warm solid body. That body braced against me reassures that knowledge swaying through me that my upholstered back and heavily padded seat provide a state of physical ease.… Continue reading My Life as a Spring Rocker
Angus wants to eat at the same little restaurant again. Choices being what they are in a small town, a town with a population under 4 thousand, Angus is going to get to eat where he wants. Given that he hates to run, his life’s moto being why run when you can drive, he stuffs… Continue reading In the Diner
The scene outside my window displays soft white flakes falling against a background of grey sky. A white blanket conceals the green grass beneath and it veils the rooftops and trees around me. October snow in the extreme has fallen so many days this week that I have lost count. Yesterday we built a snow… Continue reading October’s Snowy Sunday Post
The car bumps over the rough road into my campsite. I’m eager to park my new A-frame hardwall pop-up trailer. My first weekend solo writing retreat is minutes from commencing, and I just had my first inspiration after several weeks of writer’s block. The news just issued a warning about a dangerous suspect escaping custody… Continue reading Grizzly
Today’s post is written by a friend that I have known since grade school, Nicole Pitt. Nicole is an American Sign Language Instructor with approximately 17 years’ experience in the field. She started signing at 14. Nicole is fluent in American Sign Language, Two Hand Manual, and Signed Exact English. Note on Feature Image: The… Continue reading Revelations Surrounding American Sign Language Storytelling (Guest Post)
The rich bold smell of coffee colours the air while the sounds of laughter and animated conversation swirl through the air currents. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I have selected a corner table and positioned myself so I can watch the room. The blinking light on my phone alerts me that you are running… Continue reading If we were enjoying a Pumpkin Spiced Latte…
“Oh no. Don’t smile. You’ll kill me. I stop breathing when you smile.” – Tessa Dare, A Lady of Persuasion Google defines smile as to “form one’s features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed” (verb) or “a pleased, kind, or… Continue reading Contagious Smiles: Pass on a Smile Today!
As Zarya’s 5’3 and 135 pound frame enters the daycare she is swarmed by a mob of hyper toddlers jumping, hugging, grabbing, and generally causing mischief. One small hand reaches out and starts to pull her baton from her duty belt. With a mother’s lightning reflexes she stops him just as he pulls it free.… Continue reading Sleep(less): A Young Police Mom & the Last Fingers of Tiredness
Today’s post is written by a childhood friend, Marcia Siekowski. Other examples of Marcia’s writing can be found in TWINS Magazine and Durham Parents of Multiples Newsletter. Confessions of a Twin Mom – Fur Babies I have two dogs, Hungarian Vizslas. They are 5.5 years and they have seen our family through many changes: miscarriages,… Continue reading Confessions of a Twin Mom – Fur Babies (Guest Post)
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 