Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Well-struck Notes
This category is intended to highlight posts that have struck a sonorous note for me or my readers, or which, either through the living of them or the retelling of them, occupy a particularly special place in my heart.
“Wishes…”
This entry is in response to Trifextra weekend challenge which asked for 33 words of our own, inspired by the following quote: “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ― Paulo Coelho It had been a painful time.… Continue Reading ““Wishes…””
Sun ‘brellas
I’m drawn once more To wind blown, ebbing shores To feel the sand-grains ‘neath my soles Bear silent witness to the quest of gulls, And fill my head and heart with surf-salt breeze. I rush on past the shore-side ‘ brellas, Treading hard the… Continue Reading “Sun ‘brellas”
Made with Love by Mom
Mom will be upset. Now that was an understatement, considering that Mom had devoted so many hours to complete the difficult, double-knit afghan. The pattern was called “Kelmscott Throw”, her Mother’s first adventure with the technique of double knitting, by… Continue Reading “Made with Love by Mom”
Priceless
Written in response to weekend Trifextra Writing Challenge, asking foe exactly 33 words of advice.
Obsession
Why oh why do I insist on crafting, with a string and sticks? Could it just be the thrill of art, a perfect piece will soon impart? Or maybe it’s the color blocks, or… Continue Reading “Obsession”
It’s Only Money…
“Please! Please play with me!” It wasn’t that she didn’t want to play. She desperately needed respite from ledgers, red figures and PowerPoint trend charts. Tomorrow morning, she was slated to present the annual financial wrap-up in the windowless Board room on the 24th… Continue Reading “It’s Only Money…”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
While photographing my sleeping puppy, who had found his snuggle-bed atop my knitting project..a red and white afghan; I decided to approach it from a puppy’s eye view, only to rediscover the beauty and symmetry of the knitted stitch and the striking intensity of… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details”
Breaking News…Popover Gremlin Strikes Again!
I love cooking. I love cooking for my family. I love cooking dishes that others dare not attempt. I love to juggle food preparation logistics like a project manager, to produce a fantastic family feast. Most of all, I love hearing “Amazing!” and “More,… Continue Reading “Breaking News…Popover Gremlin Strikes Again!”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
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