I’d been poor as shit for my entire life. I’d learned to roll with it most days. Other times, like this morning, it punched me in the teeth.
In Harmony- Emma Scott
I’ve never been hit in the face. My mother didn’t bother disciplining me. Though I saw men hit her and my aunt from time to time, no man has ever hit me, so I didn’t know. I couldn’t have known that the first hit, that baptism into violence, doesn’t just sting the flesh. It startles the soul.
Long Shot- Kennedy Ryan
His children were left behind, like a sock in a drawer that was almost empty, and that was a million times worse than if there was nothing left at all.
Bring Down the Stars- Emma Scott
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a doughnut.
Lost and Found Sisters- Jill Shalvis
Ragged police tape swung from the columns. The double-wide front door had been blown open, like the house had died mid-scream. Like it is still screaming.
Every Deep Desire- Sharon Wray
WATERWAYS REFLECT OUR EMOTIONS LIKE A MIRROR. RAPPID, TUMBLING OVER ROCKS OR SILENT AND STILL LIKE A PRAYING NUN, CHINA
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That’s a beautiful way of describing it ❤
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Thanks for the reblog, China!
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It certainly does look peaceful. ❤
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I love to watch the herons- gangly, yet graceful. I own half that equation myself, lol
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LOL!
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Such a beautiful setting!
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Thanks, Mae. It’s called Esquimalt Lagoon and is maybe 5 minutes away from home 🙂
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How wonderful to have something so gorgeous so close. I would visit often. I’m jealous, LOL!
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Beautiful. And yes, very peaceful.
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Thank you, Joan. My favorite place to contemplate life 🙂
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Those photos are stunning.
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Thanks, Michele. We love it here!
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What a beautiful, peaceful looking place, Jacquie. Thanks for giving us this virtual respite. Hugs on the wing.
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I think we could use some peace, today of all days {{hugs}}
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Beauty combined with peace.
I love it.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome 🙏🏻
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Beautiful.
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Thank you!
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