Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Family
Haiku Friday: Summer Sparklers
The haiku below, was inspired by a visit from our two oldest grandsons last night. As dusk descended, along with the threat of a severe thunderstorm, we realized that the lightning bugs were out – en masse! Armed with a few hastily aerated plastic… Continue Reading “Haiku Friday: Summer Sparklers”
The Third Time’s a Charm!
As seen through the eyes of an eight year-old, always on the move and persistently seeking constant stimulation and entertainment; fishing can be a pretty dull way to spend a hot afternoon…until he lands the big one! 🐡🐡🐡 I’m bored! I hate fishing! He’s… Continue Reading “The Third Time’s a Charm!”
How Does My Garden Grow?
🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 The tall twins had inexorably killed her chances to have a garden, and though she loved the trees’ elegant, shade-giving, bird-nesting, lushness; she so missed her garden. Over the last forty years, Her yard had become a vibrant place of verdant serenity. It… Continue Reading “How Does My Garden Grow?”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves: Marauding Munchkins
Curves are everywhere, including the newly-polished stainless steel refeigerator door; whose smooth, sleek, textured lines are often interrupted by evidence of marauding munchkins (aka Grandsons)!
Photo Friday: Dad
This photo captures the essence of what it means to be a Grand-Dad: Sharing Astronaut Ice Cream while on a recent visit to Museum of Natural History, Grandpa became a willing accomplice, sharing the wide-eyed wonder of the experience through the eyes of a… Continue Reading “Photo Friday: Dad”
Papa’s Flashlight
She avoided going to the basement whenever she could. But tonight she did not suspect that her basement paradigm was about to be shattered. Having descended the long creaky flight of steps, she begrudgingly acquiesced to the darkness, slipping into an almost trance-like state,… Continue Reading “Papa’s Flashlight”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
This fleeting moment, captured so beautifully by my daughter, tells us of the pure simplicity of the love a boy has for his dog. This fleeting moment cannot be staged and will never be repeated in exactly this way. But my daughter caught it,… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting”
Memory Lane
It was the summer of 2012. A casual stroll through a quaint New England town had suddenly morphed into a glimpse of nearly forgotten youth. Expecting to find a cute cafe, but settling instead on a trendy pub, she was startled to find… Continue Reading “Memory Lane”
I’m Still Learning …
My daughter, Stephanie is a talented young woman who writes an insightful blog. I think you will appreciate (click on the photo) reading “Marriage is not What I Thought It would Be”.
Suspended in Space
Thrust into thin air, Releasing the trapeze that has been my life, Up to now. Buoyed only by the air beneath me, Hoping that another will come in time; Suspended in the void, I reflect. With the wisdom of hindsight Seeing all that has… Continue Reading “Suspended in Space”
Hidden Treasure
Today, I share a very special poem; one written for me by my Dad, when I was sick with pneumonia in 1978. As the young, working Mom of two children, aged 7 and 4, being hospitalized for 11 days, meant that my husband bore… Continue Reading “Hidden Treasure”
Priceless
🍪🍪🍪🍦🍦🍦🍪🍪🍪 Precious moments strewn before me Each day they fill my memories Cropping up from nowhere, Like bursting leaves on springtime trees. A tiny hand in mine, A tear to wipe away, A doggie walk around the block, An urgent plea to play. Cookie… Continue Reading “Priceless”
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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