Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Family
Love’s Labors
Love’s Labors…a sonnet about the incomparable joy of seeing loved ones cuddling snugly beneath a specially knitted gift from Grandma.
Bandit’s Soft Spot
The photo of my overly anxious puppy, securing his favorite spot atop my ‘work-in-progress’, knitted afghan, seems a perfect response to today’s Photo Friday prompt: Soft.
Back to School
He’d planned it so carefully, counting the years, ticking off the days until his last. After, it was all that he’d expected it would be, as weekends were no longer the times set aside to get personal things done. For four years, he rejoiced… Continue Reading “Back to School”
Vivid
Vivid I remember the excitement and anticipation that we felt when Daddy would say (as he reliably did each Sunday afternoon): “Who wants to go to Grunning’s?” With squeals of delight we scrambled into the back of his old station wagon that served not… Continue Reading “Vivid”
On The Way to Disney World…
On the way to Disney World with grandsons all in tow,
I spied some topiary bulls that looked like buffalo…
Before the Dawn
I have always been an early bird, creeping out of vacation hotel rooms to avoid waking the family, camera case slung over my shoulder and flip-flops tucked under my arm. I cannot miss the sunrise. I know that the most beautiful moments are fleeting… Continue Reading “Before the Dawn”
An Engineer’s Journal: April, 1978… “Tuning My Piano”
A new installment in “An Engineer’s Journal”, on leaving one company for another, while seeking perfect pitch.
Leave-ing
A walk in the woods, as seen through the eyes of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, choosing to heed my call, instead of romping freely through the leaves.
Many Moons Ago
‘Twas years ago (or was just a day), We’re racing ‘down the shore’ to rescue her, from demons overtaking weakened state, We spread our supplications, pray they’re heard. Her road had been rocky and absurd, Since Dad was taken to eternal rest, In downward… Continue Reading “Many Moons Ago”
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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