Mint painted in Art Deco. Vertical, red marquee adorned: “Theatre!” Lights announced Hollywood to town. Ascend her staircase, just inside. Usher, “Left or right?—balcony awaits.” Local venue of many first dates. Movie reels spinning. Characters breathe life in Technicolor. Draping velvet framed her stage. Glance, “Back to the Future” to 1987. “Puttin’ On the Ritz” in style. Hostess of the Ozarks youth. Prom night, a formal invitation: Become her shining stars. Sashing adolescents, in silk and satin dreams. Stars fade……
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:…..
Welcome. My name is Cindy McIntyre, author of Eulogies Unspoken and Caring for Dad. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about Eulogies Unspoken and Caring for Dad, expanding on some of the topics in it and posting on some of the ideas…..
