Another journey for the books! Or literally about books, stories, publications, and printed word. I am venturing into the world of book reviews. I’m hoping to gain a spot with Booklist and learn how to effectively write about the stories I read. My love of reading generated a fascination for writing as well. Here weContinue reading “Book review”
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Ghosts
Jack – in my mind’s eye I only see you with your back to me, As you play your make-believe games. Your tousled blond curly hair Rebelliously sticking up in random places. I imagine your sweet laugh The one I never heard. Would you sing as you play? I’m sure you would have. Sierra –Continue reading “Ghosts”
Amy’s Ride: Epilogue
Marc lived another 8 months and was able to rest and spend time with his kids. Hospice made him comfortable and he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jordan and Amy struggled with grief as one would expect. Using the mineral rights on their land, they were both able to attend college and keep theContinue reading “Amy’s Ride: Epilogue”
Amy’s Ride: Part 3 (Conclusion)
He watched as Amy and Jordan arrived on their snowmobile, proceed to put things away and close up the barn for the night. Marc wondered silently as he watched the two work quickly to take off Poppy’s saddle and tack. First of all, they appeared to be getting along very well. This was highly unusualContinue reading “Amy’s Ride: Part 3 (Conclusion)”
Amy’s Ride: Part 2
Jordan rode his snowmobile carefully watching for signs of Amy. After her horse, Poppy, had returned without her, he had used the GPS application installed on both of their phones by their father. She wasn’t that far away now and her phone had been showing slow progress towards the family farm. He sighed in resignation.Continue reading “Amy’s Ride: Part 2”
Amy’s Ride: Part 1
Amy breathed the sharp coldness of the air as she trudged through the snow drifts. The depth of snow varied as she walked, some depths as much as three feet, with other areas swept almost clean. Two days ago, the storm that blew in that snow had been blustery and frigid. The weather now wasContinue reading “Amy’s Ride: Part 1”
Dreams
I dream of warm daysAnd the hope that comesIn so many waysMy heart quickly thrumsWith the rhythm of all lifePushing towards the heightsColors rich and rifeOpposite peaceful starry nights
A Hiking Memory
Sheri paused as she rounded a bend in the trail she was hiking with her sister, Jess. “Look at that!” she exclaimed in awe. Just to the right, there was an outcropping of rock in the shape of a bow from a boat. Beyond that, Lake Jenny extended with beautiful teal and blue waters, toContinue reading “A Hiking Memory”
Intuition: Is it an advantage or a curse?
She suffered years of bullying and mental abuse. What could make that worse? The ability to read a person’s posture, voice patterns and get an overall gut feeling of what someone else thinks of her. There always seemed to be a missing piece. People who commented that she was way too nice. Then, the oppositeContinue reading “Intuition: Is it an advantage or a curse?”
My name is Sherrie Therese
Greetings to all who read to expand your world. As I was growing up, I learned quickly that a good story could take me on journeys to places I never expected. It was a way to learn about anything I could imagine. It made me think carefully about how I mattered as I explored theContinue reading “My name is Sherrie Therese”