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sun * son * Son
One foggy morning a few years ago, after I dropped Zach off at his beloved school, I decided to do the coffee shop + laptop thing. I have to admit, I was not in the practice of bringing a laptop to a coffee shop and sipping latte while surfing the internet. “Back in the day,” when I did not know [...]
The Preston Pére Noël
What little child doesn’t scream, cry, or freeze up when introduced to Santa for the first time? Maybe there are some littles who reach exuberantly for the man with the white beard and round belly (“that shook, when he laugh’d, like a bowlful of jelly” – sorry, couldn’t resist). I’ve seen toddlers sprint toward the velvety, high-backed chair surrounded by [...]
Sense & Sensibilitea
Ordinarily, tea bags are pretty…well, ordinary. Neatly arranged in colorful, perky, perfect-sized boxes or stacked like Pringles® in pretty metal tins, tea bags generally stay perched on a shelf till needed. Whatever their packaging, dressed-up cardboard or embellished metal seems to make up for their ordinary-ness. Tucked away in my pantry are ordinary tea bags of all sorts. Calming [...]
Dancing at the DMV
Much to my surprise, I was asked for my ID while purchasing wine recently. I was carded?? Maybe the cashier forgot her glasses that day. And I probably should have donned mine when I pulled Zach’s ID card from my wallet instead of my own. I giggled and then gasped. “You don’t have your ID, miss?” the cashier asked. “No, [...]
Wish. Wash. Awaken.
I want to get baptized too. Six words. Six powerful words. And six words that were communicated purposefully, accurately, and simply. They were not to be ignored. […]
Lemme’ See You Smile
During the winter months, we like to watch Wheel of Fortune while eating dinner. Somehow, the combination of comfort food and Pat Sajak’s corny jokes just caps off a wintry evening. And the routine of TV game show, dinner, conversation, and clean-up just seems to flow nicely and set a calm pace for the remainder of the night. […]
The Goodwill Glass Debacle
Sitting on the garage floor, collecting dust and occasionally getting kicked by our careless footsteps, was a collection of glassware in various baskets. Like most of the world, stay-at-home mandates provided time (lots and lots of time) to sort through household items and secure a portion for donation. Trouble was: every time I tried to bring those glasses to a [...]
A Beautiful Nudge
I thought he was thunder, Mighty and mean – Where is he? I wondered. He’s there, but unseen? ©KeriMeHome His presence among us? No, that can’t be. Then what’s all the fuss – He sets people free? […]
d r i f t
by Keri Horon Cumulus clouds, circling birds Worn-out wood, whispered words Silvery spheres that we puff Sticks, seaweed, and other stuff d r i f t Photo Credit - Pixabay Dust in the rays coming through glass Divided attention in algebra class Scattery sweet flowergirl’s petals Pollen released from springtime nettles d r i f t Hang [...]
Offerings
This fictional short story is in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) and Autism Awareness Month (April). May the ones who misunderstand gain a bit of insight; may the ones who love those with autism carry on with their enduring loyalty; and may the ones with autism receive the positive attention and acceptance they deserve. Offerings by Keri [...]
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