The magic of the words we wield — Introduction I’m an imperfect person living in an imperfect world. As I learn and grow, I like to share what I learn with others. Perhaps it can help someone avoid the pitfalls I’ve made or at least let them know they’re not alone. …

Fuel for creativity — Nature speaks to my soul and fuels my creativity. It overflows with diversity, from the smallest fairyflies to the giant blue whales. It celebrates variety, from the tiniest Forget-me-nots to the giant Sequoias. Nature presents an array of shapes, colors, patterns, sounds, textures, smells, and even tastes, to stimulate the…

Hibernation has ended — Life is a journey with twists and turns Sometimes the path is hard to discern With each step forward, the path becomes clear the light shines brighter as healing grows near Embrace the unknown, and we’ll persevere We’ll face our fears until they disappear The past is gone. It cannot…

The force of duality — When I read the writing prompt, “Contradictory Fire,” it sparked a flame from embers that had been simmering in my mind all week. I’ve been contemplating the importance of duality in life. Duality is a concept that refers to the existence of two contrasting and complementary aspects within a single…

A poem — A wand of empathetic words, we wave And in a magical instant, a life is saved A wand of loving words, we wield And Abracadabra! A heart is healed Compassionate words, like drops of rain Soothe a parched soul, and ease their pain They bring warmth to even the coldest…

Illness is the enemy invading my land — “Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.” — Carl von Clausewitz “The Warrior” I started to ascend on high My soul had taken flight All light has fled my eyes in the darkness of the night Into the emptiness, I stared No hope within my sight The sorrow — too…

The benefits of rivers — I grew up in Louisiana around an abundance of rivers, but it wasn’t until later in life that I realized what natural wonders they truly are. Rivers are a source of life, beauty, and inspiration. They have enormous benefits, and I’ll share a few of those here.

February Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Love & Hearts” — Nothing says love like homemade chocolates! I began making chocolate-covered espresso beans several years ago, and people seem to love them! This is one of my favorite Valentine’s treats. The Fleur de Lis design is popular in south Louisiana because it symbolizes the New Orleans Saints football team. …

Moonlight as a reflection of the cycles of life — Moonlight serves as more than celestial illumination for me. The moon’s cycles have always been a source of inspiration and fascination. The moon’s journey through the sky, from its waxing and waning phases, has been linked to the cyclical nature of life and the natural world around us. …