© 2011 photo heidi heath-garwood ~ Were we to silence the clang that echoes in the ear long enough to receive so faint a melody sweet of yesteryear – soft raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, wispy snowflakes that catch at eyelash and nose. These magical packages tied up in strings, most surely a… [Continue Reading]
We’ve all been faced with the varying species of the ”Aerobic Heckler” – that participant that defies your lead and does their own thing. If you’ve taught any length of time, or subbed for another instructor, you’ve likely had to bite your tounge at least once to keep from channelling Eric Cartman and yelling at the top of your lungs “Respect My… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: centralasian ~ To point the finger away when disillusionment mashes at the doorstep is rarely profitable. As the chameleon transforms its color to disappear, true character can be camouflaged under a cloak of casting blame. So we reckon; has the world stormed with such voracity on our parade to taint the eyes view?… [Continue Reading]
© 2011 photo heidi heath-garwood ~ Of riches plentiful, few invigorate the soul like drawing breaths robust of sacred earth. The soul gathers up renewal and peace when saturated with the splendor and majesty of nature. It is opulence before the eye, whispering to the senses to seek joy and reprieve. Where do you go… [Continue Reading]
© 2011 photo heidi heath-garwood ~ “Hope deferred, makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.” And we hope – for days sunny bright and hearts void of pain. Unsuppressed joy with laughter abundant. Arms wide open from those most dear. Dreams surpassed. Hope. Without which the… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: j.pauley ~ There is something unsettling at the realization that things are not where you last placed them. It was opening night of the stage production HAIR at the University of Alabama and Napoleon scurried backstage in search of his oversized afro wig. With head capped like a swimmer he could feel a… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: Daquella manera ~ I once knew a man who spent a number of years without communicating with his youngest daughter. At the mention of her name, his eyes exposed the sorrow of a million regrets, and yet refused to reach toward her to free even the tiniest brick forming the barricade between them. “It’s… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: cometstarmoon ~ At the age of thirteen, I found myself launched from the back of my Arabian mare and slapped with such force into the dust-trodden earth, my body left an imprint. The German Sheppard’s nipping brought this powerful sleek beauty to her hinds and in one careless second the reins where jerked back…. [Continue Reading]
Two little words can make a world of difference and determine you to feel grateful or ungrateful, happy or unhappy. Like silken molasses drips from the spoon, it tastes good to both the giver and receiver – just a simple pair of syllables changes everything – Thank You. In perusing the colors and chaos of… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: Waponi ~ In the 1812 telling of Hansel and Gretel, two youngsters of a poor woodcutter are abandoned in the deep forest by the hand of their wicked stepmother’s malicious concoction to spare a few bucks by not having to feed them. Having been privy to the deceptive scheme, Hansel fills his pockets… [Continue Reading]
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