The Stranger Dogging my steps, stalked a man in the shadows. With hat pulled down and trench coat covering his face, he followed at a distance Fear gripped my throat as I clutched my cloak, like a desperate mother pulling her children to safety. Try as I might to ignore his pursuit, the sound of rainwater squishing between …
The Tin Man
"God never did give nothing to the Tin Man that he didn't already have." -America Do you ever feel like the Tin Man, on a quest for something you have no clue already exists inside of you? What if the heart you sought beats encased inside your hollow chest? A lifetime of searching outside of …
Homespun Holiday
There is something irresistible about a homespun holiday, the kind my Mama always made, and I tried to emulate throughout the years. Handmade decorations of crimson red and pine tree green dance upon garlands, if you squint your eyes and imagine. Twinkling lights reflect off cream-colored walls as snowmen perch high upon shelves. If you …
My Blogging Mom
It's so fun having a blogging mom. Yes, that's right! Grandma has her own blog. She approached me last September with a request, "JoDee, I think I want to have a blog. Can you help me?" Now how could I say no. So I drove out to my folks' home, and we busied ourselves, me …
Bustin a move for Christmas
I'm fighting a head cold but happy. Christmas decor is bustin a move in my home once again. Garlands rockin, Christmas cards talkin, I'm heading into the season in style. Yet this morning I struggled with what to write. Somber moments passed and no thoughts moved within my reach. They seemed to float on by …
The Pioneer Spirit of Creativity by Feature Writer Jeanne Peterson
Meet Jeanne Peterson, a pilot, a grandma, a home renovator, and a creative eclectic. I met Jeanne through exploring her intriguing blog http://flyinggma.com/. Jeanne kindly consented to writing a feature post to explain what creativity means to her. So sit back, relax, and enjoy “The Pioneer Spirit of Creativity” by following this link to my creativity …
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Refocusing your Dreams
Every morning, I find the need to return to a quiet place. During this undisturbed repose, I write my thoughts until the mental dross floats to the top. Then I skim it off by replacing worthless distractions with positive steps. With the abundance of aspirations I have, these early morning appointments with my Creator and myself …
My Son’s Safari Post
Here's a post for all of you adventure lovers out there. Check out my son's awesome photos from his African Safari on his blog "Chasing Sunsets." http://chasingsunsets34.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/chasing-sunsets-blog-post-3-an-african-safari-in-the-kruger/ Here's an excerpt: "When’s the last time you were charged by a 12 foot tall African Elephant? Ever have a Lion or Hyena cross your path, look you in the eye …
My Kindred Heart
How odd to see a version of yourself walking (or jumping) around in male form. This is the way I feel about my son who is currently working for a small start-up company in Cape Town named Virtual Mobile Technologies, founded by two South African brothers, Wilter and Arno du Toit. As if some serendipitous encounter consumed us—on different continents during …
JoDee Luna Art 