Inside Out
Every Single Day
American Idol Winner David Cook
Be HERE
The word “here” by definition, includes these meanings:
- in or at this place;
- at this time; now
As you can see, the word, whose definition most often is referring to one’s current location, also includes the concept of now…this moment…this time.
Though we may be separated by great distances, hence, you are there while I am here, physically and relating to our relative positions on earth, if you consider the latter definition, then we are both “here” simultaneously… Read more
Invitations
We all receive invitations as the years roll on, requesting our presence at various events and functions. Most will ask for a timely response so that our host can plan their event accordingly. Basically, we have the option of checking “yes” to indicate that we plan to mark it on our calendar or “no” if we have a previously scheduled commitment, or simply have chosen not to participate for one reason or another. Read more
Nice Things
Recently, I was meandering around the home furnishings section of a local department store when I overheard one woman say to another, “Oh, I’m going to pick this up for Eleanor…she has such nice things!” Read more
Memories and Dreams
Old memories long forgotten
are revived as I sleep,
the ones my mind alone has chosen
not to toss away…but keep. Read more
Gravy Boat
Gravy Boat
copyright 2010 Linda Ellis
“Paper or plastic, ma’am?” I glanced around in back of me to my left. I glanced around in back of me to my right. I was searching for the older woman to whom this young gentleman bagging my groceries was referring. I shrugged my shoulders and swiped my ATM card and he repeated, “Paper or plastic, ma’am?” Obviously, the poor woman he was trying to catch the attention of had a hearing impairment. Read more
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*NEW* “Live Your Dash” (The Dash Poem SEQUEL)
I wanted to write something deeper about The Dash…a poem that would express more than just introducing the concept. This poem is titled “Live Your Dash.” I hope you enjoy it!
TECHNO DETOX!
Sometimes one doesn’t realize their need for something while it is readily at their disposal each day. Not until the subject of a dependency is, even if temporarily, removed from our grasp do we truly realize the severity of our reliance. Read more
