Mea Culpa – Lord Have Mercy! I’m sorry. The literal translation of the Latin phrase “mea culpa” is “through my fault,” a genuine acknowledgement of one’s error or fault. The act of saying it is called an apology. Doesn’t it somehow seem a bit ironic then, that apology, a word of Greek origin, can seem … Continue reading Mea Culpa – Lord Have Mercy!
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Using My Words, Finding My Voice, and Wishing on a Star
When I was just a girl, I used to look for the first star every night to make my solemn wish. From outside the living room window or on the front sidewalk of apartment B-4 at Sherbrook Apartments, I would cast my gaze heavenward and dream aloud the wishing star mantra, “Starlight, star bright, first … Continue reading Using My Words, Finding My Voice, and Wishing on a Star
Donner – The Guardian Angel of Slim-Fast & Cigarettes
The first time Donner died, it was in my arms and I watched the color and life drain from her face as her body tried to let go. It was traumatic and terrible, and there was little I could do but clutch her purse to my heart after it … Continue reading Donner – The Guardian Angel of Slim-Fast & Cigarettes
Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie
Chapter 2 Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie It started with a scream from an old lady – specifically somebody’s grandmother - my grandmother. When an 80 year-old woman screams, people tend to stop what they’re doing and notice. That’s exactly what happened with Mark, who was upstairs minding his own business … Continue reading Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie
Fourteen Angels
Chapter 1 – Prologue Fourteen Angels When at night I go to sleep Fourteen angels watch do keep Two my head are guarding Two my feet are guiding Two are on my right hand Two are on my left hand Two who warmly cover Two who o'er me hover Two to whom 'tis given To … Continue reading Fourteen Angels
Pinkie Promise
A pinkie promise is a sacred thing - whether you're five or fifty! Fulfilling a promise to award-winning author and illustrator, Janeen Mason, I am finally putting fingers to keyboard to create a blog. In addition to holding up my end of a pinkie promise, I think I'd like to find out if anyone is … Continue reading Pinkie Promise
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