When it comes to politics, mass shootings, terrorist attacks etc., I usually never allow myself to comment on social media platforms because I find it fleeting and it really doesn’t make a difference. Nothing I say, no matter how factual, will change anyone’s opinion and that’s fine. I’m not here to change anyone’s opinion or … Continue reading
With the tip of his paintbrush, he soaked up one of her tears. “You’re even more beautiful when you cry, but that’s not what this painting is supposed to be.” Dalton set his paintbrush down on the wood palette and took her shaking hands in his. “Ssshhhhhh,” he coddled her. She couldn’t keep the tears … Continue reading
Why is time going so slow?! Two minutes left before lunch… (Bell rings). Finally! I throw my books into my light blue Jansport backpack and head out into the hallway. I had to meet up with Holly before lunch so we could do our trade. “Hey.” Holly was unpacking one of her books and switching … Continue reading
Sometimes you find a place that just feels like home, like it is meant to be. I have always been drawn to the water; oceans, lakes, ponds, even streams. When I am near any body of water I feel at peace; I feel like I can breathe and think and just release whatever I am … Continue reading
I noticed her belly first. She was wearing a form-fitting, emerald green sweater that stretched over her rounded belly effortlessly. By my guess she was about six months along. She had on an adorable pair of ripped skinny jeans and a pair of black flats with a gold toe. Her only other accessory was a … Continue reading
Thirteen Going on Thirty is what comes to mind when admitting to myself out loud that I actually crossed the threshold into my thirties. I went to bed an angsty pre-teen in my sky-blue cloud pajamas, thinking about my middle school crush, and woke up as a thirty year old woman in St. Louis on … Continue reading
“Do you ever wonder where they go?” Anna was gazing down at the water rushing past her feet. “Where who go?” I asked. “The fish. Where do they go? Do they have a place they consider home? A final destination of sorts? Or do they just swim back and forth aimlessly all day?” Anna replied. … Continue reading
