September Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shadows” — Shadow, also sometimes known as shade. After all, what is shade but a tree’s shadow? And here, where the temperature rises above 100, we chase shade. When I am out for a walk with my dog, the route is often determined by how much shade is cast on the next block. We follow the coolest trail…

Make money and give your old yard shoes a new life. — I have had an old pair of sneakers sitting on my porch since June. I can’t tell you how many times I carried them to the trash barrel only to turn around and put them back on the porch. The idea of my shoes sitting in a landfill for 30…

August Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Toys” — It’s just a beat-up old wagon! Or is it? It’s memories and stories of days gone by when my kids were younger and still begged for a ride. I remember the day the handle broke off. It’s still on my bucket list to do a DIY. Join in the fun! Accept the challenge: Toys: August Prompt August Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Toys”medium.com Many have, to…

You either don’t or you do! It’s that simple. — It is actually ironic that I live in southern Louisiana because I hate to be hot! Always have. “NASA data confirms what billions around the world literally felt: temperatures in July 2023 made it the hottest month on record.” That record goes back to 1880 and .”…according to NASA data…

We must respect the choices made — I shall be richer all my life for the sorrow. Wallace Stegner, All the Little Live Things Respect Respect for a man who twines life and death in description so delicate, so fierce. Moved to tears by the truth of it all The intricacies of relations, the idiocy of youth, the foolishness…

August Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Toys” — Down here, we play bourré, Cher. Bourré was a favorite card game in my family. Growing up in Cajun country, anytime there was a gathering, there was a card game. Honestly, sometimes a game of bourré was the reason for the gathering. Being the youngest, the rules seemed so difficult—something I would never understand. Recently, a…

Memory held in motion — I rode the plastic beast until my heart's content, taming its wildness wooden handles gripped tight over ears. it’s where I learned…joy is an inside thing. booted pegs brace for forward sway, hurling torso I could ride the thing all day. a fractured moment of spring held taunt, head roll…

Taking a moment to reflect. — Sitting quiet Standing loud Walking, talking, breathing Alone or in a crowd A voice to a whisper A whisper to a voice So many conversations Vying for my choice Of attention Of time Most allowed To float by How is it done? I ask those prolific How are your lines Always so terrific…

July Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Play” — Playing with light in the garden. On a hot summer afternoon in south Louisiana one is not likely to spend unnecessary time in the garden “playing” but sometimes, something catches your eye and urges you to stay for just a moment. You forget the sweat dripping down your…well…your everywhere. …