Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Posted on June 25, 2015 by Joanne Edith
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”
Category: 100-Word Story, Family, Photo Essays, PhotographyTags: Back to School, Decisions, family, Retirement, Un-retirement
Posted on July 12, 2014 by Joanne Edith
***** ***** Clear choice: Black or White, Save for some who toss; lost ‘tween Shifting shades of gray. ***** *****
Posted on March 6, 2014 by Joanne Edith
Seagull Perspective It was January, 2012. When I look at this photograph I am transported back to that beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront resort, where we spent our pre-retirement weekend, replaying the events and conversations from the previous few days. I had given notice of… Continue Reading “An Engineer’s Journal (January 2012): Retirement Reflections Reconsidered”




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