Vivian Kirkfield’s #50 Precious Words Writing Challenge. Zigzagging through summer air, You dive in my curly hair. In my cup, on my food— Small, black, and really rude. Now you buzz in my ear, “Shoo, fly—get out of here!” You don’t listen; I take a stand. Now you’re smeared upon my hand. Gross!
Category Archives: Blog
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May
May
Several years ago I began a journey to find my “why.” While exploring, I came to understand and believe that we have two primary emotions: love and fear. Every other emotion stems from one of these. Worry, anger, anxiety, judgement, jealousy, resentment, and doubt originate from fear. Joy, peace, happiness, confidence, hope, honesty, and […]
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Mar
Mar
March is literacy month. It’s a great time to recognize and acknowledge the gift of reading and writing. On a shelf in my basement sits a clear bin, filled to the top with objects that tell a story. A pair of oversized rose-rimmed glasses, prescribed after intentionally failing an eye exam. Headgear that made […]
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Feb
Feb
I recently traveled to Nicaragua to aid with repairs in a medical clinic and surrounding community. On the first day, our group of 39—20 adults and 19 kids—loaded into vans outside our hotel in Managua and drove southwest to the small village of El Crucero. The 40-minute drive finished at the end of a dirt […]
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Nov
Nov
Watch Jeannine Bernardi discuss A Friendship Forever on NBC 9 News.