dailyprompt
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Reflections from Childhood in the 60s and 70s….. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, I truly believe it was the best of times. Our days were filled with adventure… bonfires, campouts, sharing ghost stories, and lying outside on summer nights, scanning the sky for UFOs with wonder and excitement. Back then, we dared to…
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What’s a moment you wish you could freeze and live in forever? It is not a moment, the time I wish I could freeze was a summer, the summer of 2018. It was my happiest of times and a summer that sneaks from the corner of my mind and spreads a smile across my face,…
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Do you vote in political elections? I grew up admist the revolutionary years of fighting for civil rights, women’s rights, and the right to vote was was won for so many. Yes, I vote since 1976. I vote for local elections and national ones as well. I have missed a couple. But sometimes life gets…
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Direction in life is defined as the chosen purpose, path, or set of goals guiding a person’s actions, decisions, and overall journey… Do I have a purpose, path, or goal? I’m sure I have a purpose, although I admit I sometimes ponder what it really is. I trust that if I am here, God has…
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Echoes of Wisdom in My Life… Words have always been my compass, leading me through life’s twists and turns. As a self-proclaimed wordsmith, I find comfort and meaning in the sentences, stories, and sayings that have shaped my perspective. From childhood, I was immersed in a world of words—my mother spoke wisdom daily, often without…
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A nostalgic reflection on the journey from blanket forts to lifelong outdoor appreciation Some of my fondest childhood memories are wrapped up in sleeping bags and woven through the canvas of backyard tents. Camping was more than just a summer pastime, it was a doorway to adventure, discovery, and family connection. Looking back, those early…
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Reflecting on When I Feel Most Productive and What Productivity Means Productivity is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? For me, productivity isn’t just about getting things done. It’s about making meaningful progress toward my goals, both big and small. It’s that sense of flow when I’m…
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When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I took a risk last Tuesday. I stayed, I packed up what’s important. Computer, papers, clothes, and my dogs. I packed the car with needed things to live and I stayed… I watched and waited, prepared but ready. Tonight the wildfires…
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This prompt today comes at a time when I have spent the last 24 hours in a state of nervousness. I live in Southeast Georgia, Brantley County. We are living in the midst of a growing wildfire epidemic. It has consumed over 3,500 acres and has taken about 50 homes from the people in my…
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For me, I come home… I open the gate, I drive my jeep inside, and close it. I am then at my “Wit’s End,” and here, there is no one to bother me further. I am greeted by my big mutt Jake, who loves me and is my gatekeeper, my porch sitter, and my walk…
