The eclipse was nearly full. My daughter and I watched tiny crescent moons #dapple our back yard as we waited for culmination. In the darkness that manifested, stars appeared, clearer than on many nights. It was a beautiful moment we shared that we'll never forget. #vss365

Voices #murmur All around But they can't hear Rapt with each other All else falls away Love, newly found No sound more precious Than the other's voice No sight more welcome Than the other's face #vss365

The first time I needed stitches on my forehead, I had toddled onto a rock. The second time was due to my mother's tendency to #veer sharply and brake for squirrels in the road. This was before child seats or seat belts. Windshields hurt, by the way. #vss365

A museum in Atlanta was hosting a contingent from China, an opportunity to experience a culture I would likely never see otherwise. The woman at a #loom fascinated me, her motions quick and dexterous. At one point, she stopped and gave me a few threads of fine silk. #vss365

Old age is catching up with me. I'm slower than I used to be I cannot #bend the way I did When I was just a lissom kid But I keep doing what I can I exercise and eat to plan And compensations do exist I go with flow and don't resist Reality, so sanity may still persist #vss365

I went back to my father's house for a few days to keep an appointment and to pack up more belongings. To say I felt #unmoore.d is an understatement. The task felt overwhelming, more so due to interrupted sleep. My mind was convinced I still needed to check on him. #vss365

Wrap a melon cube with one slice of prosciutto, cut to fit. #Drizzle balsamic glaze lightly over the top. The salty sweetness makes a delicious appetizer and preparation is so easy. I skewer mine with decorative toothpicks. Serve chilled. #vss365

She was a mere #slip of a thing. The photos show a tiny sprite, smiling and happy, her arms wrapped around a costumed character or simply enjoying the day. Anyone who wasn't there wouldn't know she had thrown a tantrum moments before. She could always mug for a camera. #vss365

It was important to smile at the proper moments to keep the #ruse in place. She needed help. Depression was taking over her life but her confused mind thought she could tough it out. She fooled no one. The breakdown was inevitable. #vss365

On the #cusp of eternity What is past is done This moment shines the brightest The present is never gone Now is all that we are given Tomorrow a glimmer away We make our peace and find our rest In this wonderful gift of today #vss365

Though fortune seems To wax and #wane My control Remains the same In other words I haven't any Except for how I Shine my penny Show gratitude For what is good Keep my peace Do what I should To remember What I have The good days then Outnumber bad #vss365

Our first date together Your touch made me #quiver I wasn't expecting that I'd thought that we would be Good friends, nothing heavy You disabused me of that fact You said that you loved me First sight and we would be A soul-bond, forever intact #vss365

Eschew #obfuscation The T-shirt read Imagine whirled peas Another one said Such clever phrasing To be worn on the chest A wink and a nod To the intellect Though I enjoy seeing What other's may wear My own thoughts I keep Til they spokenly air #vss365

The #thrum of a beating drum off in the distance gives us the first indication something is wrong. Soon our own drummer joins in the rhythm, relaying the call for aid. Our warriors assemble themselves and prepare for battle, whatever the threat. #vss365

My daughter was over-anxious as a teen; took after her mom. It was part of our routine that I would help her #soothe herself on the way to school. We focused on what was around us in the moment: warm and dry, favorite radio station playing, a lovely view of the mountains. #vss365

Eclipsed by his father's #shadow, he never learned to shine on his own. His spurts of creativity, he dismisses as pretend. I see his longing to break free and show the world what he has, but his fear of failure in his father's eyes still holds him back. #vss365

A #soul always reaching Refusing to let go Entwined with another Forever even though Distance separates them They know where they belong Warm within each other Singing true love's song #vss365

Several people have told me their personal #ghost stories, but I have never seen any evidence myself. Their belief is strong, convincing almost, but still... I reserve the right to doubt as I honor their conviction. #vss365

By the #lambent glow of a firepit, we shucked oysters and drank wine, content with the company and ourselves. The night was cool but clear and there was enough food and drink to satisfy all. Funny how simple pleasures can stay with us so long even if the people don’t. #vss365

Sticks and stones may break my bones But words can never hurt me Even though your known intention Is to prick and #wound me It isn't just the words you choose That fill me with such pain It's knowing that they come from you And will do so again #vss365