It’s amazing the transformation that can happen in a little more than a decade. When we moved to our current house 13 years ago, the suburban yard displayed a wide array of mature trees, but little else was visible around the acre landscape. What did plentifully exist, was a wide expanse of grass. Oddly absent… Read More Once again, the birds sing
Happiness Sadness Acceptance Rejection Victory Defeat Faith … Read More Tears of…
Visiting Dublin from all over the world, tourists find themselves inexplicably lured to an eclectic Irish pub. Toward the back of the dimly lit establishment, they perch atop the stools, congregated at Nancy’s bar. Visitors to this pub receive a well scripted version describing the life of the red-haired maiden, Nancy. As patrons gaze at… Read More Nancy’s Irish Pub
Newly fallen snow coats the ground below in crisp white. As its surface breaks beneath the weight of each step, a crushing auditory complaint shatters the silence. Breaths release into the frigid air, revealing their hidden form as plumes of smoke that quickly disperse into the clear of night. A glowing moon reflects off… Read More A WINTER JOURNEY
THE CHRISTMAS (MEMORY) TREE As I unpacked ornaments, decorated and then enjoyed the sparkling beauty of this year’s tree, a theme became quite apparent. Whether glittery, handmade, or purely sentimental, my ornament collection has morphed into a collage of life’s memories. I noticed one ornament, depicting a winter scene against a satin green backdrop. It… Read More THE CHRISTMAS (MEMORY) TREE
STARS Busy life distracts, shrouding light, Remember to view, nature’s delight; Enormous painted canvas, celestial being, Gaze in wonder, eyes seeing; Twinkling lights abound, magnificent orbs, A nightly spectacle, unlimited rewards; An uncertain world, nothing promised, The stars remain, alas much abolished; Your luck turns, shooting star, Release your wish, emotional scar; Through average… Read More STARS
This is a fun YouTube video I put together a few months back about the different stages of life. Most everyone will be able to relate to all or some of it, depending on your age and life choices. If you have about 10 minutes to spare, take a look! If your only free time… Read More Life – A Lesson in Perseverance
A stone laying dedication ceremony for deceased children is an event at which my naive self never imagined I would attend. Yet, unknown twists and turns we all navigate through our lives became manifest, and following life’s winding path, it had led to this exact place on an early autumn Sunday. The typically clear, crisp… Read More Nature Also Grieved
Inevitably, it seems pets I currently know, or have previously been acquainted, prance, scurry and leap into the stories I write. Much like the influence a geographical environment has on story-lines, it is easy to find inspiration from the unique characteristics of a pet, too. My Boston Terrier’s many quirks, including messy eating habits,… Read More The Dog Days of summer…Writing
Digging through a box of long forgotten memorabilia from yesteryear, my dad uncovered a portrait of my grandmother, his mom, amidst the clutter. Tucked in between collectible advertisement cards, wedding announcements, and school reports she had collected from distant relatives and acquaintances, her face appeared. Although somewhat strange to see the image of someone you… Read More Her Legacy
Jessica M. Collette 
You must be logged in to post a comment.