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February 1, 2019
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Friday Fictioneers – The Flame Flickered

We could see the candle flicker from my living room window.

Exhausted, we couldn’t sit by the fire and wait any longer.

Paugua wouldn’t come into the house. She insisted she’d keep her traditions and live in her tepee until she died.

Ravaged from the malaria it was just a matter of time. It had taken her beloved Eduvije months earlier.

The Taino people slowly diminished from diseases after the arrival of European settlers.They had no natural-bodily defenses against them.

Perhaps this small piece, left of her life, would bring her comfort.

At midnight, the flickering flame dimmed.

2019©Isadora DeLaVega

Genre: Historical

Word Count: 100

Photo Prompt:©Renee Heath

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***** Paugua – Taino Indian name for Paula. My great grandmothers name.

*****Eduvije – Taino Indian name for Vincent. My great grandfathers name.

*****Taino Indians – The original inhabitants of Puerto Rico are the Taíno Indians, who called the island Borikén; however, as in other parts of the Americas, the native people soon diminished in number after the arrival of European settlers. It was estimated that the majority of all the Taino Indian inhabitants of the New World perished due to contact and contamination with Old World diseases, while those that survived were killed by warfare with each other and with Europeans.

January 31, 2019
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 14 Comments

Nurture Yourself – Dream

May all your ‘DREAMS’

have colorful stars

to take you

on a flight

of peaceful tranquility.

For tonight

is dark

but in the morning

light rises anew.

2019©Isadora DeLaVega

Johnny Mathis – Dream – Dream – Dream

January 13, 2019
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 17 Comments

Sunday Song – Imagine

Any peaceful step

even calming your own feelings and emotions

contributes to peace in the world

Imagine by John Lennon

John Lennon – ‘Love’ – lyrics

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John Lennon was one of the songs added to ‘The Musical – Beatles’

hosted by aFrank @ A Frank Angle. All are welcome, you can join in click here.

The next concert will be ‘Moody Blues’.

January 7, 2019
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 30 Comments

Cafe Chat

Cafe Chat …

Welcome … grab a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or tea.

Now, sit in a comfy chair and let’s chat.

A little music might be nice … I hope you enjoy my selection

Beethoven’s Silence – A soothing piano melody

I hope your weather has been good. Do leave from where yo’ure visiting in the comments; if you leave a comment. We’ve had glorious 70’s during the day and 50’s at night.

The cooler weather has been wonderful for walks. I’ve been having a fun time with my new fit bit. I hadn’t been a watch wearer for the longest time. Retirement will do that. No need to wear one since there aren’t any kids to pick up or drop off anywhere. But … a fit bit is different. It was a gift for Christmas from my hubby after a recent surgery. Oh, you missed it, read here. This little gadget monitors my heartbeat, sleep patterns along with oxygen levels, stairs climbed, steps walked, my stress level, it reminds me to get up and move if I’ve been sitting too long, it tells me to take a moment to meditate if I’m stressed, it buzzes when an email comes in, gives me the time and the outdoor temperature. This is a computer on your wrist. I wasn’t thrilled with being told by a watch what I should be doing but I have to admit it has kept me moving. I suppose it has a purpose. If you have a new gadget that helps you keep fit, let me hear about it?

While on my morning walk, I came across a tiny little bunny.

He had a fluffy white tale but ran off too quickly for me to capture it.My Christmas cactus hadn’t bloomed in December.

Surprise …. here are the flowers. Okay, a bit late but still beautiful.

I’ve been participating in musicals at A Frank Angle for sometime. He’s hosting a new musical series with ‘The Beatles’. Unfortunately, I was out of the country when they hit the states in the BIG WAY they did. Over-the-years, I’ve grown to love them.

If you love music … AND … The Beatles – aFrank is hosting the aFa Concert Series. To join in click here – you’ll have a blast reminiscing with all the mop top boys’ tunes. Below are two songs from the musical this past weekend.

Have a Great Week …!!!

Enjoy … Isadora

This first video has superb graphics, dancing and a great song …

The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps

The Beatles Let It Be Lyrics – HD

November 25, 2018
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 10 Comments

Sunday Song – This Little Light of Mine

Kindness is igniting a LIGHT in someone for no REASON

other then to WATCH them enjoy the GLOW

Namaste, Isadora 🙏

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Namaste

I honor the place in you

in which the entire universe dwells.

I honor the place in you

which is of Love, and of Truth,

of Light and of Peace.

When you are in that place in you

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Becca at On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea

hosts Nurturing Thursday … to join click here

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aFrank@A Frank Angle is hosting Pronouns 2: The Musical

challenge with ‘Mine’ in the song title.

to join in click here

November 12, 2018
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 13 Comments

Smile – After all – tomorrow is another day

After all, tomorrow is another day

When you feel so weak

And things look bleak

Tomorrow is another day

When you’re so blue

And don’t know what to do

Tomorrow is another day

When things go wrong

And you don’t feel strong

Tomorrow is another day

When your body says, “No”

But you don’t want to let go

Tomorrow is another day

When the sun starts to set

And fear the day is gone, be strong,

After all, tomorrow is another day

2018©Isadora DeLaVega

October 25, 2018
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 10 Comments

Nurture Yourself – Ignite the Light

Kindness is igniting a LIGHT in someone for no REASON

other then to WATCH them enjoy the GLOW

Namaste, Isadora 🙏

Namaste

I honor the place in you

in which the entire universe dwells.

I honor the place in you

which is of Love, and of Truth,

of Light and of Peace.

When you are in that place in you

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Becca at On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea

hosts Nurturing Thursday … to join click here

October 19, 2018
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 43 Comments

Friday Fictioneers – Headline News

The dome street lights cast a shadow across the isolated road.

Parking near a light, he props his law book on the steering wheel and begins reading. In two days, he’ll take his finals. Could his days on the street soon be over?

His radio blares a call about shots fired.

He turns the red and blue flashing lights on as he makes his way to the location.

Speed spurs him into the adrenaline cave.

These calls never end well. Shootings are headline news.

“The coroners arrived and left,” Ronald tells me.

Tomorrow’s Headline: *Boy Commits Suicide at Gun Range*

Genre: Flash Fiction

Word Count: 100

Photo Prompt: Jilly Funell

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and her Friday Fictioneers challenge

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