Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Month: November 2012
Listening by Heart
I happily and confidently reestablish my strategic position, as I have hundreds of times. From this special perch, we are again committed co-conspirators, defending the highly treasured (if sea-slogged) Crabby Patty secret. We are best friends and buddies. He listens to me. He hears… Continue Reading “Listening by Heart”
My Sister, Eileen
Eileen Gail, my sister, is four years younger than I and today is her birthday. On the surface, we appear to be very different, but we both know, and those who truly know us know, that we are more alike than meets the eye. … Continue Reading “My Sister, Eileen”
CHEZ JUSTICE!
Not guilty! He skillfully set forth strategies, Solicited sympathies, Served up her scapegoats, Superbly defended the indefensible. Not guilty! She is so appreciative; Flashing her ebony black eyes, Conjuring up crocodile tears, Engendering the exigent need to protect her. Not guilty! The proclamation that… Continue Reading “CHEZ JUSTICE!”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
I pulled this gallery together with photographs that engender a spirit of hope, renewal and new beginnings. La Fete de Muguet (more commonly known as May Day) in Paris, brings with it an abundance of Lilies of the Valley(Muguets) sprigs, flower-pots and bouquets. Whether… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal”
Trifecta Anniversary Challenge
The Challenge: Here we go. When Trifecta first started, Joules was not an editor. She was on the other side of things, and she won the first two Trifecta challenges. Here is her first-ever Trifecta response. It’s 38 words. We want you to give… Continue Reading “Trifecta Anniversary Challenge”
“S” Curve Reality
“This kitchen renovation is late!” “It was done on time!” The berated contractor knew: the last 40% of all projects aren’t completed until the final 2% of the schedule….except the “Punch List.”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry
This photo pair was taken last Spring, on my balcony at l’Hôtel De La Paix in Geneva, Switzerland. Having always been fascinated by light and shadows,this most beautiful moment was captured; as long rays of morning sunlight shone through the beautifully simple, but stunning,… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry”
Brick and Mortar
I love Brick! I love the irregular-surfaced and non-homogeneous kiln red uniqueness, Contradicted by predictable, perfect symmetry. Rigid, yet when interstitially connected with others of their kind, Creating a ‘whole’, far stronger than the individual parts; Solid structures; facades, walls and walkways, steps and… Continue Reading “Brick and Mortar”
A Smart Girl
WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO THE TRIFECTA WRITING CHALLENGE (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com), Week 50. Prompt: YEAR…a calendar year specified usually by a number (died in the year 1900) She was six when it happened, if it happened. Whether it was the overactive imagination of a first grader,… Continue Reading “A Smart Girl”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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