Zip, a generational migration
Expedition Nomadic AdventurerMy name is Mildred Hoskins, and at the mature age of 87, my birding dream has come true. My husband Charles and I were married for 58 years when he…
“Avid.”
As a child, I spent most of my life outside and unbeknownst to my parents, on nights above 32-dergrees I would sneak out of my suburban Minneapplolis MN bedroom window…
“Earth Day Sunsets.”
As the sun sets on another yearly earth day celebrations around the world including protests marches to bring attention to climate change. One fundamental aspect that will never change is…
“The 50th Wedding Anniversary.”
Hello, my name is Johnathan and tonight we have gathered to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents. My parents have a foundation of friendship and a passionate love…
“Spikes of life and death.”
The beginning spike of life is birth, followed by spikes of your first word, walking, and maybe your first day of school. Spikes continues with your first best friends, first…
“My little girl’s backyard fun.”
On a rainy Saturday, I was seated in the library reading Jane Eyre enjoying my afternoon tea, and biscuits when thunder, roared over the house with a streak of lightning…
“Journey Unravel.”
Usually, a journey takes someone from one location to another, so what is a personal journey? Within the mind, a personal journey begins with imagination, a dream or idea, driven…
“A child’s blind tenaciousness, and a parent’s denial.”
Within seconds of Charlie's birth, the doctor, and I was shocked to see his dark brown eyes searching the room, his surroundings and finally fixating on me. That moment seared…
“Prudent kids on the cusp of being champions.”
We all have gathered her for our annual sports awards banquet to honor and celebrate the mighty, mighty, Bulldogs who are champions again. I want to recognize and applaud all…
“Dense.”
The density within a photograph can capture and reveal woodland landscapes, a field of flowers or a large school of fish. My photos encompass multiple items within its landscape. The…
“Pausing now for Later?”
I need to. I should. Maybe I will. Check it later. Later is pausing, possibly never to appear. Wordpress daily word prompt