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Darla M. Sands: Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Three...
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Saturday, August 1, 2015. Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Three. I walked the shoreline while the sun rose, enjoying the quiet. It’s nice to just stand here now with the surf washing around my ankles. Virgil will be joining me soon, I hope. 8220;Gladys,” he calls, and I turn with a wave and a smile. The corners of my lips fall slightly when I realize he’s carrying a surfboard across the sand. What in the dickens? 8220;I̵...
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Darla M. Sands: December 2014
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Saturday, December 27, 2014. Thoughts (and Concerns) to Close 2014. This is what happens when I can't sleep at 2am. I think too much about some of this world's absurdities. And some of them rather worry me while I hope a few make you laugh. Celebrities are not necessarily heroes. Tweets are opinions, not news. Repetition dictates popularity more than quality. CGI abuse has turned movies into feature length cartoons. I found just the t...
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Darla M. Sands: April 2015
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Thursday, April 30, 2015. Z is for Zinnia - One Last Flower on My Summer Wish List. The majority of my gardening revolves around perennials. However, I think it’s time for me to make room for zinnias. The Farmer’s Almanac had this to say:. Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, grow quickly, and bloom heavily. They make a massive burst of color in your garden. How can I turn that down? Farmer's Almanac - Zinnias. Yarrow is ve...
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Darla M. Sands: February 2013
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Friday, February 1, 2013. Deciding to get comfortable and write a little, I leave my laptop for what should be just a minute or so. It’s a cold, wintry day, the house a bit chilly to save on heating costs. So I go in search of my newest favorite garment for just such an occasion. Only there’s a problem – my eldest cat has staked this same piece of clothing as a nice, cozy spot to curl upon. Oh, yes, I planned to write. In addition, I ...
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Darla M. Sands: June 2013
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Thursday, June 27, 2013. A Poetic Departure from Haiku. Summer skies, darkening toward night, beckon me to the window for one last look into the garden. Luminous pinpoints flare here and there, fireflies on the search for a mate. One light pulses unmoving above females perched hopeful in the grass. It's puzzling until delicate shadows appear to flit around the strobing glow. Wednesday, June 12, 2013. A Haiku for the Day. Sand Castles ...
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Darla M. Sands: The Pros and Cons of Cohabiting with Cats Versus Adult Human Beings
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Thursday, August 6, 2015. The Pros and Cons of Cohabiting with Cats Versus Adult Human Beings. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my beloved Luna's death. I didn't exactly feel like hanging out with people, fortunately able to keep to myself beyond a visit to the health club. I did admittedly talk briefly to her memorial stone, otherwise acting normal and finding comfort in her memory. Thanks to Cheezburger.com. Fall asleep on the...
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Darla M. Sands: Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Five...
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Monday, August 3, 2015. Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Five. Scrolling through the images on my new camera, I thank Virgil for the delightful gift. He grins and tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. 8220;I’m enjoying it, too. This is so much better than when we had to wait days to see how the photos turned out.”. 8220;And I can snap away without the dread of wasted film,” I add. 8220;What are we waiting for, then? I’m...
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Darla M. Sands: Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Accepted! Day One...
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Thursday, July 30, 2015. Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Accepted! Thank you for the nomination to the Five Photos, Five Stores Challenge, Joan! I look forward to playing along. Your Joan Somers Design. Blog is a delight, by the way. So here is my first ficlet. 8220;Where are you going? We shouldn’t leave the path,” I warn to my husband’s back. “You’ll fall in the river.”. 8220;See those claw tips? 8220;And it’s perfectly ...
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Darla M. Sands: April 2013
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A near perfect day deserved a trip to the zoo. I'm so grateful, as today is gray and chilly. You would never guess with this image from yesterday. Peacocks all over the park were in full display mode. Labels: Joys and Blessings. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). 2016 A to Z April Challenge. Get this Recent Comments Widget. A - Z Blog Challenge. Artists Retreat Group Blog. Eight Photos of Happiness. The 90 Day Novel.
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Darla M. Sands: Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Four...
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Darla M. Sands. Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen. Sunday, August 2, 2015. Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge - Day Four. 8220;This is nice,” I say, patting Virgil’s knee. He grunts in a way that tells me my intrepid man is dissatisfied just sitting around the campsite. I take a deep breath. Dare I ask what he’d rather be doing? Like camping for days at a time. 8220;You want to go for a walk? 8221; I ask. “Or maybe take a drive? 8220;Geez, how long ago was that? His gaping expression...