He descends the steps leading to the pool, wearing nothing but a simmering white robe. Bruises and blood painted his skin; air slipped between ...

The long road traveledBrought us many afarAlong the miles aheadSewing us together The long road traveledWounded us as we wentAmong stumbling stonesBruising and crushing ...

This week started a new year. I think everyone is ready for this particular cycle around the sun to be over. The thing is ...

I’ve had cats all my life. Never has any two been the same in personality or preferences. As a life-long member of the “Slave ...

This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The ...

*Trigger Warnings* Death/Loss, Bullying, Divorce/Separation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Violent content, Common Phobia (claustrophobia). Reader discretion is advised ***This is a work of Fanfiction, as none ...

I couldn’t keep my eyes from the windows in the classroom. I taught lessons, corrected papers, assigned homework, and answered questions. But I wasn’t ...

Here I go again Telling myself love Is only a foolish game When I know better Than to question The fire raging inside me ...

I am a huge gift person. I love getting gifts for my friends to let them know that I was thinking about them. My ...

I learned early on in my career whenever I made a statement about anything, especially politics, I needed to say “in my opinion.” As ...