The Longest Month of the Year …To those of us who knew the pain Of valentines that never came And those whose names were never called When choosing sides for basketball It was long ago and far away The world was younger than today And dreams were all they gave for free To ugly duckling girls… Read More »
Snow While I am not a fan of winter, I still find snow a magical gift from nature. Maybe because its beauty is transitory; maybe because it doesn’t happen that often anymore where I live. Maybe because I can walk through a forest laid silent by heavy snowfall and find a calming peace in my soul … Read More »
The Seeds of Spring Winter can be tough, especially for those of us who are growing older. Here in the northern part of the northern hemisphere, snow and ice can often isolate us from our family and friends… and even make trips to the store difficult or impossible. We may have feelings of darkness and despair.… Read More »
A Trio of Short Guest Essays Only rarely do we publish essays written by anyone other than Cloudeight. Today we’re making an exception by publishing three short essays by our new friend who goes by the pen name of G. Petee. We hope you enjoy these essays. And if you do, please let us know. A… Read More »
The Free Breakfast at Epiphanies I lost my job. I lost my family. I lost my home. I lost everything. Last year was not a good year. The last couple of years haven’t been so hot. I’m doing the best I can. Living on the streets of Memphis isn’t easy any time – but it’s really… Read More »
Thank You So Much…Happy New Year! Every year at this time, we reflect upon the year that is drawing to a close and look ahead to the new year which will soon begin. First, we want you to know how thankful we are for your support and your friendship. When we look back on the year… Read More »