Remnants
- By fannieb
- November 4, 2014
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I went to put away my flood insurance papers in the kitchen drawer that holds some important papers. Rick, the original property manager of my complex, instructed me to keep … Continue Reading →
Legacy
- By fannieb
- October 26, 2014
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The wall of eyes stares at me with anticipation. Those eyes belong to my deceased relatives – my aunt, and uncle, my grandparents, my stepdad, my mother and father. They … Continue Reading →
Grist for the Mill
- By fannieb
- October 19, 2014
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As I grapple with who and what I want to become during this next phase of my life, I’m challenged with having a desire to achieve great things while remaining … Continue Reading →
Broken Windows at Work?
- By fannieb
- October 17, 2014
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Is the broken window theory in effect at my workplace? Yesterday a purse went missing. A few weeks ago lunches were being stolen out of the refrigerator. And in September … Continue Reading →
Funeral Procession
- By fannieb
- September 27, 2014
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Lying and leading the way in his hearse. Never drawing such commotion Until now and since birth. Police motorcycles – front and rear- Flank a convoy of cars Warning … Continue Reading →
I’m Turning into my Parents!
- By fannieb
- September 25, 2014
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Yesterday on my morning walk I decided to extend it a bit by doing some laps in the local Target. During my second lap, I noticed that the notebooks they … Continue Reading →
The Mask
- By fannieb
- September 20, 2014
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I wear a mask that grins and lies. It makes me feel I am getting by. This façade seems to be believed. I pay the price. I am the deceived. … Continue Reading →
Time
- By fannieb
- August 27, 2014
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I can’t believe it’s the end of August already. Time is passing. As I walked along the quiet streets of downtown Richmond early Sunday afternoon I saw a number of … Continue Reading →
Door, Slammed Shut
- By fannieb
- August 23, 2014
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Now Alone – Roots have gone. First Dad, now Mom. As she drifted skyward The door slammed shut – That life behind. Sobering and yet, Optimistic anticipation … Continue Reading →
Angels at Work
- By fannieb
- August 15, 2014
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Theresa was floored when she found out that Gene and several others at work had taken it upon themselves to pray for her. How could she have been so judgmental? … Continue Reading →
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