She’s Going to Japan

by | May 18, 2011 | General

My oldest daughter leaves for Japan tomorrow. Her husband is in the Navy and has gotten stationed there for three years. I’m a little mixed up on how to feel about this. I’m sad but at the same time I’m excited for her. I know I will miss her...

New Way of Thinking

by | May 15, 2011 | General

One thing I found out about following your dreams is that you can’t just jump right in and make them happen. When I decided that it was time to pursue my dream of being a published author, I had the mind-set that when you make a decision you just go with it and...

The Edge

by | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings

I’m tired of walking along the edge. I want to jump in and see if it’s warm and comforting or if it’s cold and suffocating; if I’ll swim or if I’ll drown. I’m tired of walking along the edge. Only seeing a glass surface, not knowing...

The Butterfly

by | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings

I walk in the meadow trying to clear my head. The sun isn’t shining bright and the weeds are long, brushing my knees. I see movement out of the corner of my eye and look to see a butterfly. I watch it as it flits around and around. I walk towards it, stumble and...

Temptation’s Games

by | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings

Do not play this game, you’ll create a fire, That will grow within your wants and desires. I will overcome you and your game, Now things will never be the same. You created this and now I have control. But do you really want me to have your soul? I will you...