I am participating in a writing contest called, “Overcoming Writer’s Doubt” sponsored by Positive Writer. I do have some doubts about my writing, so I thought, why not enter? Maybe what I have to say can help me have some victory over this debilitating disease of doubt, or help others that might also be struggling. I distinctly remember that terrifying,…
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Cobalt Blue Beads
Inspired by The Dalles Mountain Ranch Road for the 2014 Plein Air Show. Cobalt Blue Beads She closed her eyes and turned her face to the west wind. It hit her hard, then slid across her cheek like a lover’s caress. Leaning back against the trunk of the oak tree, she sighed. Almost time. This was the old way. To…
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Five Minute Friday: Whisper
Fitting in time for today’s #FiveminuteFriday. After all, it’s only 5 minutes!! #FMF is a flash mob group of wonderful ladies who take the word of the day and write for five minutes. Today’s word is “whisper”. Whisper Sometimes the most powerful emotions can be expressed in a whisper. Lean closer. Let me tell you something. Just for you. “I…
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Just Call Me “Gaming Grandma”
Gaming…and I mean playing video or console games…is something I never intended to get involved with. I had watched my kids grow up with gaming and at times become pretty obsessed with it. But a few years ago, my adult kids got us a Wii game console for Christmas. I think it was out of desperation to have something to…
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Five Minute Friday: Reach
Authors note; The word prompt for this week vividly brought back to my mind a place and a time where I was struggling with depression. I know that for me to get through this struggle I needed the love and support of those around me. I would encourage you, that if you have a loved one (friend or family) that…
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