He couldn’t afford much by which to express his love for her. He wanted to buy her the most beautiful and the biggest bouquet from among the many offerings from the shop where the sweet scents and the fragrances of spring time filled his senses. Fringed petals as if created by pinking shears; nodding bell-shapes; […]
To Ponder
It’s Greek to Me
When Peg and I stop in for a great meal at It’s Greek to Me, we make sure to order enough for the two of us and any other friends we might have join us. The authentic Greek cuisine has been a great place to share family and friends birthday parties from young ages to […]
Letter: My Beautiful, Precious Rose
The young man at the door asked bashfully if she wouldn’t mind having her picture taken holding the dozen red roses he’d just delivered from the local florist – bashful because she was beautiful, as were the flowers, and, well, would she mind? She smiled, and said “Why, of course!” Her eyes were so dark, […]
Sister Act Teaser
Tacoma Musical Theatre opened the fall release of Sister Act Friday. Based on the hit 1992 film, Sister Act is a feel-amazing musical comedy smash that has audiences jumping to their feet! This uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It is hilarious . . . The almost full theatre was […]
Letter: One Day
There’s a proverb, according to the Aramaic translation, which reads: “A house is built by wisdom and by understanding it is entirely put in good order. And the inner chambers are filled by knowledge with every possession, honor, and delight.” But it’s not brick and motor, cabinets and furniture, or trinkets of one kind or […]
My Father the Sailor
My dad was born in Missouri and grew up during the depression. In the 1930s everyone had it tough. His mother divorced his father and Dad put himself through high school working any job he could get, while renting a room from another relative. My aunt Virginia shared with her twin, my mother, that “I […]
Let’s Talk! – Torpedo Lights
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book ? Here’s my take on it. This is one of those terms that teach me something: torpedo lights. No, torpedoes are obviously not lights on torpedoes – why would these underwater bombs need light […]
Across the Fence: Spitz
If you are familiar with dog breeds, you might have come across another Germanism in the English language: Spitz (pronounce: shpits, meaning pointed). Indeed, the dog race is named for the shape of its muzzle. Apparently (thank you, Wikipedia!) Spitz dogs have already been depicted in ancient Egypt around 2600 B.C. and in ancient Greece […]
Letter: I Love You To The Moon And Back
The night drew on. Darkness descended like a quilt and lay softly, a breeze gently rustling among the leaves that soon would carpet the ground in their Autumn beauty. The view from the window revealed a world slowly disappearing into a shadowless gloom. Restless, he turned away from the scene beyond the shutters, lost in […]