White picket fences, twinkling with lights Fireplaces crackling, all are warm inside Children sleep under covers, in the comfort of a bed Glittered names upon stockings are hung up, overfilled Presents stacked, bows and ribbons wound ’round each one Beneath the Christmas tree, children’s granted wishes await Angel atop the evergreen hints at a smile looking on Low-income housing and shelters dimly glowing Gas assistance this season has a long waiting list Children restless with worry are on the floor or…..
It has been a century since World War I has ended: November 11, 1918-2018. We owe so much to the men and women who serve our country. I wanted to write a poem that addressed the safety of our military. I have a special veteran in my life, Mr. James Tucker. My heart was also thinking of those who are suffering great losses in the California fires and those who are grieving from recent mass shootings. Oh, the list goes…..
I am working on writing a testimony, or a summary of my two books, Eulogies Unspoken: Stories of Worth and Caring for Dad: With Love and Tomatoes. I am excited that I have been asked to speak at Concord Christian Church. The church is under the leadership of Lee Todd, and is located in Crocker, Missouri. I have attended church there several times and always received such a warm welcome. The congregation there has been so supportive of my writing ventures……
Author Chronicles 18 Years Serving as Her Father’s Caregiver in New Memoir Author Chronicles 18 Years Serving as Her Father’s Caregiver in New Memoir November 1, 2018 https://douglascountyherald.com/2018/11/author-chronicles-18-years-serving-as-her-fathers-caregiver-in-new-memoir/Cindy McIntyre announces release of ‘Caring for Dad’ RICHLAND, Mo. – When author Cindy McIntyre’s mother died, McIntyre knew her role was shifting from child to parental caregiver for her father. With compassion and humor, McIntyre explores the fundamentals of becoming a caregiver to a parent in her new memoir, “Caring for Dad:…..