Seeing Clearly
He greeted me with a warm smile beneath an all too familiar mask. The brightness in his eyes revealed a…
There is always Light
She caught sight of his familiar uniform from the corner of her eye. He looked so tired, she thought, he…
Stay Awake
“I am happy to pay the difference, all I really want is a useful pair of glasses.” I uttered these…
Backyard Gifts
“Try to accept each day as a gift without worrying about what tomorrow will bring.” These words from a trusted…
Put Out Into the Deep
It’s easy to avoid doing something which causes pain. I don’t mean physical pain, rather emotional pain related to the…
Changing Colors
The evening chill silently crept in through the door. Although the sun still shone brightly on most days there was…
It’s Okay to Struggle
The site of the brick Pain Clinic building causes my stomach to turn. I’ve been a patient in this place…
Let It Out
An elderly gentleman held the door as I gingerly balanced my son’s breakfast in one hand and my hot coffee…
Still Standing
She stood tall and bright in the early morning sun. Gazing at her from the dock, it was hard to…
Beach Chair
The humidity and heat of the past week brought back fond memories of lazy summer days on the beaches of…
Poland Springs
The knock on my car window was swift. I turned my head in surprise to see a woman anxiously trying…
Garden of Life
The ground was surprisingly unyielding. As we thrust our heavy shovels into the soil, it took many efforts to break…
The Yellow Flower
Like most quarantined folks, I enjoy regular FaceTime chats with family and friends. In these moments of unity, we seem…
Order of the Day
My dear husband has been doing the grocery shopping since the coronavirus pandemic began but a recent injury during a…
Walking Without Sight
It was a cool spring day. A seemingly good day for walking. I left my home with confidence, intending to…
Grace not Fear
The overcast sky descended upon me like rainfall. My intent to enjoy a hearty walk was not deterred. It had…
It’s All how You Look at It
We were walking in silence together on a familiar wooded trail lined with frozen pine trees and bare oaks whose…
Much Is Given
After the last prayer, she turned to me and boldly asked, “Where does it say, To whom much is given,…
Play in the Rain
Watching the neighborhood kids play merrily in a mid-winter rain delighted my weary soul. Inclement weather does not seem to…
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