Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim There is an old gospel song called “Rough Side of the Mountain.” The song is older than I am and has been sung by many artists. At odd times, the song comes to me (the Mahalia Jackson version) and I sing the chorus (I’m coming up on [...]

Thankful Thursday

Thanks to all of you I am definitely not having the Worst Week Ever! This week has been one of the most invigorating, and thought provoking at Words For Hire. Wow! I could not have asked for a better party this week! I sat cross legged as I raptly listened to the thoughtful discussions and [...]

Mid-Week Musings

Image by Wolfgang Staudt via Flickr Time is a funny thing. We have it in abundance everday but only appreciate it as it wanes.  It becomes more precious in scarcity. We sit up and take notice ready to savor each moment as it wanes. So many start the day on a mission to make every [...]

Timeless Tuesday

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim There are some things that are timeless, like wisdom, manners and the little black dress.  I was reminded of this as I read the following passage today from The Prophet, written by Kahlil Gibran. Gibran died in 1931 yet his words are relevant more than 70 years [...]

Truth or Madness Monday

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim or was it? Disclaimer:  All characters are fictional and in no way based on any persons living or dead. Any resemblance to any person is completely unintentional. Please only read if you have had sufficient amounts of coffee or tea and your funny bone is in good [...]