A Symbol of Hope
Introduction I started this flash fiction story yesterday while a pot of soup simmered on the stove. I didn’t get a chance to finish it until this morning. When writing a flash fiction story,...
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Silent Passengers – A Conversation with Becky
Introduction I mentioned in last week’s post that I would be sharing my conversation with Becky. In case you have no idea who I’m referring to, Becky is a fictional character in the short...
We Can’t Enjoy the Sunshine Without the Rain
Before the Rain I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I decided to come clean and share why I’ve been absent – aside from my road trip. It was a nice...
Silent Passengers – Inside the Train
A leap of Faith (cont’d) Becky could see the door, but despite Amy’s assurance, she was in no hurry to open it. Knowing and doing didn’t always follow one another. And while Becky believed...
Silent Passengers – Inside the Spiral (Part 3)
Loyal Friends Becky wonders about White Socks for the first time since losing herself inside the spiral. Then, sitting here on the platform, she needed time to digest Amy’s words. But despite all that...
Silent Passengers – Inside the Spiral (Part 2)
The tiny woman spoke directly to Becky’s heart, bypassing the need to voice her words. Each guardian took great care not to break the silence protecting the spiral’s passengers. She sat rocking in her...
Silent Passengers – Inside the Spiral
Introduction First of all, I need to apologize for the length of this post, but it couldn’t be helped. In my last post, I mentioned the need to step outside my comfort zone as...
My Happiness Manifesto – The Key to My Success
Another school year has ended and now comes the much awaited summer vacation by teachers and students alike. I had the honor of spending my last day of school with a beautiful group of...
A Few Quick Thoughts
Well, it’s that time of year again. My brain is officially mush. You could mash it with a plastic spoon at this point. The June by-product of being a (substitute) teacher. It’s been a...
Taking Time for Me Without Apology
The other day, I was talking to a friend about how time seems to speed up as you get older. It’s kind of ironic if you ask me – just when we want time...
