The red dress made her look dangerous, like she could have been a Mata Hari, and not just another woman whose husband had taken off in search of the fountain of youth.

~Jodi Diderrich

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Share our similarities, celebrate our differences.

M. Scott Peck

Like the ebbing tide trundling over the polished pebbles of a deserted beach, Maura eases my mind with her gentle laughter.

~Jodi Diderrich

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

Maya Angelou

Darling Dance with me ~ together we’ll wildly whirl, for the wind is strong but your capable arms shall lead me to exciting quests yet unknown ~

~Suzanne Simonovich

My mind escapes where rivers run deep and trees sway free ~ the air is clearly unique, as I contemplate the scent of the gladiola blossoms waving their stately hello’s ~

~Suzanne Simonovich

Down the aisle she walks ~ people in pews whisper their ahhh’s ~ pretty in pink she assists the girl who has stolen a gentlemans’ heart ~

~Suzanne Simonovich

Summer was ablaze

So she basked in the heat

While soaking her feet

Enjoying the more temperate days

~Stacy M. Lugo

Juice, toast and eggs ~ a breakfast request that goes a long way~ she serves it with marmalade to her special guests ~ good old-fashioned hospitality is what she knows best ~

~Suzanne Simonovich