Memory Lane
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My “Almost” Romantic Comedy
It was Monday morning. I sat people watching waiting for the professor to start the class. I noticed a handsome young man reading a book by Maya Angelou. He was really cute so I knew what to do. I left class and went immediately to the library. Wednesday morning came. I sat there dressed in… Continue reading
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Sure Love Ya
My Mom’s family has a traditional goodbye saying. Sure Love Ya. It means goodbye, see you soon and you might drive me crazy sometimes but we’re still family. I have no idea how many times I’ve said that expression in my life. It’s probably been at least a million times. There is another tradition. Before… Continue reading
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Joyful Moment #612
I collect joyful moments like some people collect stamps. I put most joyful moments in a small book. Some of my joyful moments are also written on this blog. I had another joyful moment today. It was #612. It happened as I wrote in my journal. I have been a journal writer since I was… Continue reading
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The Intelligence Test
The Intelligence Test By Amee Lynne Shelley The yellow flyer was posted outside my History of Western Civilization class. Students who volunteered to take an intelligence test would get lunch and a $25 gift card. It was the perfect incentive for a broke college student. I already knew I was a genius. This intelligence test… Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on the day before
I’m turning 39 on February 27th. It’s kind of weird to be turning 39. I don’t know what to expect for my 39th year of life. When I was 15, I wrote my life history. It wasn’t your normal life history. Instead of writing about my past, I wrote the life history for my future.… Continue reading
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September 11th
“Dad, I’m coming home. The world is falling apart and teacher college forgot to tell me what to do when that happens.” I was crying when I called my parents. I had been driving to work when I heard that the Twin Towers had been hit by an airplane. The man on the radio announced… Continue reading
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Joyful Moment #201
It’s time for a joyful moment. I love those automatic doors that swing open and shut all on their own. The logical side of me knows there’s a mechanical, scientific reason for how the doors detect your presence which triggers a switch to make them open. The magical side of me still loves the thrill… Continue reading
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The Christmas Candle
Each night for the 13 days before Christmas, my siblings and I would sit at the dinner table. In the middle of the table sat a burning candle. Mom would read us a few scriptures to teach us about Christ. Then we’d sing a Christmas song. One-year Mom told us that when the candle was… Continue reading
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On Mother’s Day
I love my Mom, and I hate Mother’s Day. I love my Mom, because she is a wonderful, fun, intelligent, woman who has taught me many good things. I love her very much, and like most kids I try to come with the perfect gift to convey my love. Yet, I hate Mother’s Day. Before… Continue reading
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Memory Lane
Have you ever done something absolutely crazy, but it felt right and in the end you are glad you did? Last summer, the Accountant and I went on a road trip to visit his awesome relatives in Vancouver. While we were driving through a beautiful forest, when we saw two young people hiking with large… Continue reading