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Some Memories Need Forgetting

Yesterday was a bit hectic because I was trying to use my memory to navigate around St. Louis, MO to get to the Science Center.  Some things sound so easy in theory, but turn out to be otherwise.  (See http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/so-simple-not/ for … Continue reading

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Me Britches Are Dirty

I’ve got this song going through my head:  ”I get knocked down, but I get up again.  You’re never gonna keep me down”…  But lately, I’ve been wondering if perhaps I might stay down.  You see I’ve been on this … Continue reading

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Hold Back The Tears

Hold Back The Tears.

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Hold Back The Tears

Memories flood my mind as I hold back the tears. I don’t want to cry because it hurts that much more, but don’t know how I can hold back the tears. I reach for the tissues hoping that will stop … Continue reading

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Say Call The Cops & I Will

I was wondering what I’d write about today when I crossed the road to visit my son at our apartment complex.  As I approached his door, I heard a woman screaming.  Then I heard an angry man’s voice and the … Continue reading

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The Fence

Photo Credit Janet Webb This is a 99 word flash fiction piece I wrote when I discovered this photo on another website.   (This photo was the prompt for what is called Friday Fictioneers, http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/friday-fictioneers-2/  but I could not resist it.)  … Continue reading

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Popcorn Skirmish

Oh woe – A trip to the dentist awaits due to white cheddar popcorn. Those yummy kernels are supposed to bring smiles not take them away! Now a scary roadtrip awaits me – Oh woe!

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Life’s Ruts

The lines carved on our faces Hid by makeup And for some a knife Still cannot hide What we carry Inside For we bear the brunt Of our lives – Both good and bad And nothing we do Will change … Continue reading

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My Pad

Well I’m in my 2nd month living in Ozark, AL and am slowly getting used to the changes.  There seems to be crime here, but I’m sure it’s not as bad as Dothan.  I moved from the boondocks where there … Continue reading

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Universe Calling

I’m sitting here watching the fantastic Facing The Giants by The Kendrick Brothers.  How I love this movie.   I can’t watch it enough and every time I do I feel God speaking to me.  These past 3 weeks have been difficult, but … Continue reading

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