Musings
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Conversations in my head
It’s been a month since I last wrote on my blog. I’ve been trying to feel my feelings and take a day-at-a-time. Most days I can do that. Yesterday was not one of those days. I felt very overwhelmed with how quickly the COVID-19 virus has spread around the world. The nervous side of me… Continue reading
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A Want With No Name
Cleaning the dishes Suds dripping down my hands Trying to maintain a sense of normal. It’s hard. I feel as empty as this old cup Needing to be washed. A want with no name crashes over me As the water fills to the brim. I’m a bit of a philosopher and at times my thoughts… Continue reading
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The Worst Valentine’s Day Ever (no, it’s not this year)
It’s a strange thing to be single again after years of being part of a couple. It defiantly brings up a lot of feelings. This morning, while putting on my makeup, I had the thought that this was the worst Valentine’s Day of my entire life. Luckily, I remembered my actual worst Valentine’s Day. It… Continue reading
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A Date for Christmas movie and a poem about helping others
My high school choir decided to create an alumni wall for former members. The first thing that popped in my mind when I heard about the alumni wall was “Hallmark movie”. It really does have all the trappings for a movie. I can just imagine the plot right now. The Plot Jane is a beautiful,… Continue reading
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The Sky Was Empty
The professor pointed to me. “ The man looked at the sky. It was empty. What does that mean?” I smiled. This was my chance to shine in my English 101 class. “There are no helicopters or clouds in the sky. It’s a great day for a picnic.” The room erupted into laughter as my… Continue reading
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Poetry at Midnight
6:02 The me Before 6:03 My life will never be the same. Last night, I couldn’t sleep. My mind kept reliving and analyzing the moments in my life that changed my life forever. I don’t know why my brain decided that 10:00 at night was the best time to do this. I then started thinking… 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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What’s in a name?
I swished my broccoli from one side of my plate to the other side with my fork. I normally loved broccoli with cheese but tonight I didn’t have an appetite. I had serious information to share with my parents and I was afraid they wouldn’t like it. “I’ve made a decision”, I said solemnly. “You… Continue reading
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The Dress part 2
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about getting rid of the dress I wore to my 10th grade winter formal. I was afraid that by letting the dress go I would forget a magical evening. I’m once again faced with saying a farewell. How do you say goodbye to your wedding dress?… Continue reading
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Back to School Photo
It started out as a joke, but it has become one of my favorite traditions. Here’s my 2019-2020 Back to School Photo. Eight years ago, I was scrolling through Facebook. Many of my friends had posted their kid’s back to school pictures. The photos were adorable. The kids had smiling faces full of hope for… Continue reading