Sunday Scribblings 10-28-07 Hospital

They sat around the plush room, no one speaking. The tick of the second hand on the wall clock and an occasional cough were the only sounds in the room. Outside, in the hall, the sound of personnel being paged, shoes clicking, thumping and squeaking on the polished floor, and muffled conversations could be heard. This small group was in limbo ~ feeling as if they were not a part of the living world and yet, not dead. Waiting for the news to come in was brutal. Each nurse and doctor that came towards the plate glass then passed made their blood rush, then trickle as they went by. The same questions bounced in everyone’s head. The what-ifs, maybes, if-onlys. The ultimate question of mortality, and the accounting for their own lives.
The nurse paused at the door way. Her face gave no clue as she beckoned them to follow her down the hallway. The squeak of her shoes set a cadence as they marched behind her, going to face the unknown. Read more!

Studio Friday: 10-19-07

Success. It comes in little battles, from getting the lid off of the pickle jar to meeting a deadline with time to spare. Everyone measures it in different increments and different ways.

The common idea of success is fame, money, having your hearts desire. I'd have to say that with the rash of celebrity fall outs lately that make the news, that is a poor marker. There are many who are "successful" who lay low and enjoy what life gives them, ever grateful for the little things. These are the poeple who also give back.

I guess, success to me is being in a position where you are blessed enough to have friends, and to be able to do things for them, no matter how small. To make the world a better place, even if it is in your own corner of it. To be liked and well thought of by your family, friends, and peers.

Success to me is the smile on the faces of those I know and love, and knowing I was able to put it there. Read more!

Sunday Scribblings 10-21-07: First Act As Queen

This took some thought. I guess the first official act would be to empty the royal coffers, sell of the properties and things, and turn the homes and such into housing for those that have none. Investments making money would be kept, to fund housing, education and health care for those who need it. The time of the haves vs the have nots would come to an end, and everyone would have a level playing field in life. Read more!