Something is fascinating about him. His eyes are icy blue. He has a kind and handsome face that is always looking back and forth. His hair is in dreads but matted into a giant mass which is a chestnut colour. Tanned skin that is leathery for his age is only seen on his face and hands. People stare … [Read more...] about The Kindness of Strangers
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When Dreams Vanish and Temper Tantrums Appear
When dreams vanish and temper tantrums appear, Princess Cindy has surfaced. An inward anger had begun to rise. Boy, was I mad! I'm a grown woman who is almost fifty years old, you'd think I would have outgrown this by now. But the situation had crushed my anticipation and excitement, and now I was … [Read more...] about When Dreams Vanish and Temper Tantrums Appear
The Kids Are Gone And Now You’re A Wreck
Have you been wallowing in tears, carrying around your baby's old blanket while you go room to room in your house feeling lost? Is your baby's grown, and your friends are wondering why you're such a basket case? You are suffering from empty-nest syndrome. Which is similar to someone … [Read more...] about The Kids Are Gone And Now You’re A Wreck
For Richer, For Poorer
We walked into the dining room with all its splendour to behold. A large crystal chandelier hung from the centre of the three-story room with winding staircases. Vance and I usually chose to dine alone on a cruise. There is another option...to eat with strangers. All of a sudden, we realized I … [Read more...] about For Richer, For Poorer
Nail Salon Princess
Has anyone ever made you feel as though you just didn't quite meet their standards? I witnessed the opposite one day... Through his thin paper mask, I knew he was smiling. Then he began to tease the special needs, young lady. I looked over at her as she had her hands positioned up on the table … [Read more...] about Nail Salon Princess
When Angels Appear At Cafés
A heartwarming true story: I was sitting in the beautiful Miami, Florida sun sipping my $6 Starbucks salted caramel white mocha. My husband Vance and I were on vacation. We had walked a few blocks from our hotel on the beach over to the Lincoln Road Mall. Which really isn't a mall but a street that … [Read more...] about When Angels Appear At Cafés