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Outside of reading and writing, I love crafting. I found old hymnals at a thrift store and utilized this little wooden angel ornament to make something new. She was inked and up-cycled into a Christmas card. I lost my mother in December, so finding creative ways to celebrate her memory (angel/singing hymns) makes me feel productive. Grief might grabs hold and squeeze tight, but I fight back with scissors, glue, and sparkly things until I smile. Those of you who…..
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……
