The Thrivalist

The parking lot was packed and the car key container just inside the door was overflowing. One could tell that the lack of gym visits because of the weather had ignited a firestorm of members to work out this morning. Usually there are those la-te-da’s who seem to sit by idly on the exercise machines […]

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Jewels

January 30, 2014

Tom Millner

Smoke from the old chimney billowed upward only to disappear into the glow of the morning sun. The old farmhouse sat serenely atop the hill leading to the ravine by the creek. The family welcomed the timid knock on the door by this adventurous young country lad. As the door swung fully open, the smell […]

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The Flavor

January 29, 2014

Tom Millner

The storm has passed and the winds are calm. Fields and forest alike are covered in the blanket of snow deposited last evening. The iced over pond is host to waves of frosty white as the morning sun gently peeks its head over the horizon. Peace and calm prevail as road traffic has diminished to […]

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Thriving

January 28, 2014

Tom Millner

(By Cathy Garrott) A friend asked me this morning, How are you doing? His question was genuine, and was an expression of his real concern for me. I responded, Oh, I’ll live, and I MAY even prosper! He laughed and said, You’re okay! Webster defines THRIVE in this way: 1. To grow vigorously; do well […]

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Curtain Please

January 25, 2014

Tom Millner

A crackling sound of burning logs is followed by the clack of the cast iron expanding as the fire inside begins to roar. Heat radiates from the old stove as the morning chill is ushered away. The sun begins its appearance through the clouds to the east and nature’s kaleidoscope makes its morning debut on […]

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The Cup

January 23, 2014

Tom Millner

Walking precariously over the ancient cobblestone streets we stopped to gaze at the concrete mold made from the hollow of a previous human form caught in the onslaught of the volcanic calamity. As we gazed at the morphed form and the surrounding remains of ancient buildings, we were taken by our thoughts to a time […]

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The Victor

January 22, 2014

Tom Millner

Sunlight glistens off the snow draped fields and forest even as icy wind invades the otherwise calm surroundings. The grasp of winter is fully upon us as the temperature dips to seemingly arctic realms. From the relative warmth of the inside one would find it hard to comprehend the icy chasm between the window and […]

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Letting Go

January 21, 2014

Tom Millner

By: Cathy Garrott I am one who likes to wear simple accessories. When I was in high school I loved broaches, pins, hair accessories, necklaces, and bracelets. Jewelry was a safe choice if one had to purchase a gift for me. In college I pierced my ears (yup, I did it myself) and earrings were […]

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The Blanket

January 20, 2014

Tom Millner

Clouds boasting bright pink and lavender make a swath across the northern sky as the morning sun makes its appearance from the east. The stillness of the morning permeates the frost laden fields painting an almost surreal picture on nature’s canvas. The artistry signifies a change is on the way. Sun and scattered clouds will […]

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Paradise

January 17, 2014

Tom Millner

A crisp breeze chilled the morning air as it welcomed the day. The smell of ocean spray mingles with exhaust fumes from the passing vehicles serving as a reminder that crowds throng to find paradise and thus render it far less. Massive high rise condominiums possess the shoreline creating a concrete barrier to the natural […]