Life’s Rocky Balance

We’re witnesses to an irregular, imperfect stack of Earth’s nearly flat, circular, geological creations, conveniently balanced in their ascending formation.

In the Morning Moment

As I look at the sheets, which will be pulled into an orderly fold shortly, I review my mental checklist of to-do items to start the day. After prioritizing my tasks, I look out the window.

When Ms. Ruth Questioned Her Purpose

“Please pay attention, class,” exclaimed Ms. Ruth as she returned to her desk. When she sat, she looked at all the students and, once again, with bewilderment and unforeseen sadness, silently questioned her purpose.

Spiritually Contemplative

I’ve become spiritually contemplative over the years, with recent musings about my two teenage sons.

Homebound Treasure

An adorning bracelet holding sentimental value, a well-kept musical instrument passed down, or a first car, admirably referred to as a classic, are worthy considerations of something old, cherished, and in continued use. For me, it’s not something I take with me but rather a place where I go.

A Mysterious Non-Fictitious Pseudonym

(A Hundred Word Plus Narrative) I sat at my typewriter and relished the satisfaction of typing the last sentence of my manuscript. The mental imagery of the previous few hours, and actually, the last few months, was suddenly evoking feelings of joy and optimism, in contrast to the original feelings of frustration and uncertainty. This…