Headed across town to the purr of his sleek handling, recently acquired black Bimmer, he knew today was not going to be the happiest of days, but he couldn’t keep a smile from playing across his face as his eyes lit up with the warmest memories of visiting grandma and grandpa on the ranch throughout his childhood years. They were the best of every little boy’s dreams; running tall pastures, green tree-lined meadows, helping grandpa chore around the outbuildings, and acreage that went farther… Continue

* The result of an Absolutely*Kate inspired write-off last spring *



A few favorite Appletinis course like electricity through her veins, accentuate the pulse of the music, the throngs of sultry, sexy, twisting bodies throughout the big-city, hot club spot. She’s completely relaxed, giving in to the rhythm, and knows he’s here, waiting patiently for that one little move, look, touch that lets him know, anything can happen on a night like this. Scanning the crowd seems almost… Continue

Daytime brilliance fades to evening dusk, beckoning calm serenity, muting all colorful distraction. Lamplit paths lead forward only, unhindered by the earlier horizon of a million choices. Wind’s blustery voices, life’s stories nearing complete hush. Treetops swaying slightly reveal brief glimpses, tiny jewels glistening good tidings from above. Nature’s gifts, understanding needs for solemn introspection and inner grace. Thoughts and decisions earlier impossible nighttime clarity invites, open… Continue

Always there tumbling, turning, twisting, teasing on the periphery, the fray; promising, perhaps to know, more fruitful, better ways. Mind’s ever spinning, never stopping, reminding how complex. Searches forward, back, and sideways, contemplating signs, decision next. Continually sifts through that old adage, age old phrase. Found running alongside hovering, intercepting, a million minute ways. What if...