Every moment begins with a tale.
Describe your dream chocolate bar. I’m not much of a chocolate person, at least until Mother Nature starts doing her snow dance. It is only then do I break out the hot chocolate bombs. Even so, I wouldn’t mind a firm dark chocolate bar. Extra large, connected by bite-sized strips filled with pieces of hazelnut... Continue Reading →
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? Honestly, I remember spending hours in the school library reading in chairs too big for any 3rd grader. And while I read almost anything—from animal biology books to Cinderella tales—one book remains on my bookshelf: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. A wonderful South African Cinderella tale about a choice... Continue Reading →
“It was never his mistakes that defined him, but how he chose to mend them.” —The Sacred Fox
When your days are somber in a world beyond mend,Seek not a hero but an encouraging friend.
“If you can’t handle my winter, you don’t deserve my spring.” — Erin Hanson How do you feel about cold weather? There’s no lovelier weather than a cold spell day. You are sitting in front of a roaring space heater. Mini marshmallows are bobbing in a hot mug of milk-melted chocolate. Your partner laces their... Continue Reading →
I do not fear a sheep leading lions but a lion leading sheep. — edited from Alexander the Great Are you a leader or a follower? Take pride in the moments you can lead, and the times you can learn. I would rather be a flock led by a lion than an ewe shepherding a... Continue Reading →
Motherhood doesn’t stop once the lights go out, so why should Mother’s Day?
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Strawberries Mango Honeydew Bananas Watermelon
June is just around the calendar corner, and if there is one thing I adore most about summer months, it’s a summer wedding! But how do most couples get to tie the matrimony knot? Four words. “Will you marry me?” Except some humans go the extra mile, and then some to ensure their moment before... Continue Reading →
“Danger exists not in the process of thinking, but in the manifestation of dangerous thoughts.” –The Sacred Fox
In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, I wrote a new poem. For Our Daughter By: The Sacred Fox Filled with false cheer, I grin,His fingers joined through mine.Biting back distress, I acquiesce,For none know I have hidden the signs. My family and friends know him well,Yet I cannot bear to break... Continue Reading →
A friend told me this cute dad joke the other day. Let me know whether you think it's adorable as I do or just waiting to sink among the world's load of one-liners. "What do you call a cross between a Japanese and a Hawaiian car?" Answer: A Honda-lulu!
Butterflies By: The Sacred Fox Find the one who sings alongOn the bus to an Aguilera song.Who looks like a Cheshire when he's right,Yet never forgets the kiss goodnight.That embraces and murmurs in your earBecause a rough day brought you to tears.When he makes you laugh from the bottom of your toes,Kiss him soundly, and... Continue Reading →
You and I By: Roxanne Before he and I, just I existed.A woman in the world of Cinderella, twisted.For each word I spoke, he said was prattle.Refused to understand how I felt like cattle.At first, blind adoration led me by his noose, As the back of my mind hissed like a goose. "Bury it deep,"... Continue Reading →
"Once someone said, 'Come Valentine's Day, the milk carton has a date and I don't.' To which I pointed out, 'The only issue between the milk and yourself is you have a choice whether to be sour come the 14th.'" -- TSF
“I am struggling at this moment, but I am learning, growing, and giving it my all. I will not give up on myself. Because I am worth it.” — Roxanne, The Sacred Fox
Another year has come and gone. Know I’m not one to speak about myself excessively, but last year was a hard one for me. Regardless, my New Year's resolution is to write more in 2023! May all my readers remain happy and healthy as we embrace another year. I hope to see everyone in the... Continue Reading →
Morning Glories By: Roxanne Wild Morning GloriesA child frolics, it bloomsShe tumbles, it dies
“Joy rings throughout the world from sea to sea when happiness is no longer found in a wallet or under a tree.“ — TSF
“It’s not how often a heart breaks but how we continue to share its pieces.” —TSF
“Of all the words used to describe love, none are more deeply felt than the ones we show.” — TSF
Peony By: Roxanne Chartreuse petals linkedBeneath a delicate breezeBlushing peony
“I won’t claim this path is a perfect choice, but it’s my choice. Regardless of what others think or say, I’m trying. And for now, at this moment, that is enough.” — Roxanne, The Sacred Fox
Halloween is the only holiday where it’s acceptable to break out the good makeup to be a little wicked.
“Poised on your sleeve are my soul and mind, for my heart is always yours regardless of time.” — Roxanne, The Sacred Fox
“Of all the things my hands have held, you are the best and nothing else.” —The Sacred Fox
Question of the Day:“If the direction you walk is easy, does that make it right, or is the path right because it stopped being easy?” — The Sacred Fox
“When we allow the past to sway the present, we ruin our happiness. Each person has the power to say, ‘This is not how my story ends,’ and rewrite their future.” — Roxanne
“A good friend attends your birthday and leaves you with the new Halo game. A best friend gifts you his old headset and warns you to take care of ‘his precious…’ —The Sacred Fox
“A friend is someone with whom you can be yourself when the rest of the world demands you be something else.” —The Sacred Fox
“A woman who values your time and company more than what you can do for her deserves a special name: ‘Treasure’.” —The Sacred Fox
Will You… By: Roxanne When I’m bitterAnd no one’s aroundWill you tickle me until I’m unwound?When I’m down, And my world is grey Will you kiss me anyway?When I’m afraidAnd the sky is fallingWill you wrap me in your arms, my darling.
“I need a good hug, not the kind where you let go in five seconds but one where I forget to breathe because letting you go was never an option.” — The Sacred Fox, Love Me, Squeeze Me
“The wounds that hurt most can rarely be seen.” — The Sacred Fox
Question of the Day:When it comes to love and life, those who receive a thousand scars die with a smile; meanwhile, those with little to none remain restless. Why? — The Sacred Fox
New Chapter By: The Sacred Fox Black noose tie.White veiled eyes.Little feet waddle as petals scatter by.His lips curve in a small grinAs she stops and suddenly tilts her chin.Between chubby fingers, her dress is twinned,Held tight by her daughter in the midst of tears,She kneels in her gown, soothing her fears.When a low murmur... Continue Reading →
“Love does not look for like minds, preferences, or appearances; it only asks that your heart beats in the same manner as mine.” —Roxanne, Adapted from Francis David
A fellow associate once informed me that it was my turn to take out the trash. I turned to him and asked, “Are you telling or asking me?”He looked at me, furrowed his brow, and said, “I’m telling?”“That’s too bad,” I told him. “If you were asking, you would have gotten a better reaction.”
“Mom said she wanted a clean house for one weekend. Needless to say, I've already booked a hotel room for the following Mother's Day.” —Roxanne
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