My grandmother Poni was born in 1889, and when she became a teenager, she was determined to graduate from high school. Her parents thought that it would be a waste of time for a girl to be so educated, and they discouraged her. With a streak of stubbornness that did not sit well with her … Continue reading My Grandmother’s Determination
Storm to Conform
What an amazing stormy day! It’s strangely warm for winter and the wind has overturned the lawn furniture and sent debris flying across the yard. It’s raining steadily at the moment. Every once in a while, I head to the barn with some slight chore in order to have an excuse to plunge myself in … Continue reading Storm to Conform
Diamante Poems
Note: The preview of poetry crashes the lines together, and as a result, the words lose meaning and impact. Please click on the button to see the poems as they are intended to be read. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ExpressionThoughtful, expansive,Imagining, writing, posting,Should I tell you what I think?Doubting, debating, dreading,Reticent, insecureSilence ** HappinessOptimistic, joyful,Hoping, accepting, connectingIs this … Continue reading Diamante Poems
An Evil Teacher
When I was in the second grade, I had a teacher whom I regarded as evil incarnate, and her name was Mrs. Z. Despite the fact that she was old, short, and frumpy, Mrs. Z. loomed over me. I was intimidated by her and she was probably peeved by me. At that age, I broke … Continue reading An Evil Teacher
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