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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Going Too Far

Going Too Far She knew she shouldn’t have done it. It was a beautiful summer morning. She meant to use her free time that day sitting in the sunshine, drinking colorful drinks garnished with little umbrellas, watching the adventurous ones dive into the pool. She might read some of that book she had... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

An Old Photo

An Old Photo The box had tempted Nora for a long time. She cleaned the spare room and came a across the box that Uncle Herman had left, or died, or passed on as her Aunt Ellie liked to say. She didn’t know where he had passed on to but his remnants of life still lived in the spare room of her house.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 12, 2022

Down Town in the City

Down Town in the City Amanda was feeling quite alone that day. She walked down the street she was so familiar with, not really seeing what was around her. She had learned to hate this city. It was to be her big opportunity, her gateway to success. Now all she saw was grey and all she felt was cold.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 2, 2021

The Dream

Dreams, Nightmares or Whatever I have always had an active dream life. I am sure I’ve had happy dreams, and funny dreams, and even dreamy dreams. I can vaguely remember them. The ones that have stuck with me however are often filled with indecision and questioning. Sometimes fear and one time... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 7, 2020

Life in a Quote

Ju’s Jottings Life in a Quote A thought in the early morning, while I am drinking my coffee and trying to wake up. The world is quiet. The tv is off. Nothing has inundated my life with chaos and disorder yet. The dog doesn’t want to go for a walk and wonders why I am moving around so early. Nature... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

My Heart Is Not Broken

My heart is not broken. Yet. Scratched. A bit. Battered Tattered Torn. Struggling to find The well of happiness That was there Once. Fighting tears. Struggling To smile. To be free. To love. Now. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Time to Reboot

Ju’s Jottings These days when we are spending so much time on social media and trying to figure out what is really going on Upgrades and Downgrades can be confusing. Delete, Link, Friend, Unfriend. Life is not a machine, and we are all too human. But, maybe in computer language, it is time to... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Ode to the Dandelion

Nature's Renegade I will not be a hot-house flower An orchid, prized for beauty and perfection. Nurtured, coddled so tenderly Giving my life to human protection. I will not be a garden rose, Although I admire her wicked thorn. She is pruned and cut for perfect show. Made to lose her true wild form.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Guilt Crept In

Guilt crept in. As It always did When she awoke Sick and sore. Hardly moving. Guilt crept in As it always did When she desperately Needed sleep. More rest. Guilt crept in As it always did When those who loved her Held her tight. Heart warmth. Guilt crept in As it always did. She was the care-taker.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Restoration

Restoration She once had a happy heart Lilting Singing Bubbling Joyfully lifting Holding her high. Then is was broken. She once had smiling eyes Sparkling Shining Loving Opening wide To the world. Then tears came. She once had a hopeful life Accepting Exploring Reaching Exciting days Filled with... Sign in to see full entry.

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