Canyon Beneath the Lake

Sleep~ I open my eyes and breathe deep. The land is filled with lush, dense, cedar forests gently caressed by fresh water shorelines. White sand and stone mix with bedrock that gives the water a rich deep blue outlined with turquoise hues. It is Beautiful. Instead of traditional homes there are tree houses, twinkling lights …

Mystery Ship

Sleep~ There was a strange sensation, an eerie calm, no one seemed to know why but you could tell by the faces, it was their eyes that gave it away. Something had changed, the air was different, little did I know my life was about to change.  The waters had been receding for many years, …

The Creatures on vacation

Sleep~ I stand holding on to the interwoven wood balcony, looking out over the grounds, we are on the top floor. When you walk out it feels like you are in a tree house rather than a resort hotel room, even this high up the trees still tower above you. We are on vacation, call …

Adventures in Dengali

Sleep~ It has been years of planning, routing, saving, counting the costs and here I am standing in the airport my heart pounding. I feel like Im falling and I'm alone. I think about all the things that brought me to this moment...... My husband and I were planning the ultimate trip. We were starting …

The “Key” to Balance

Sleep~ An Evil gleam in his eyeshe ordered that we all be put together to be taught a lesson  I look around, we're in a compound,  tents, crates and barrels are scattered in an orderly fashion, the area surrounded by rocks. A group of armed men stand near by, they have taken a key. We …

The Wolves at dawn

Sleep~ There is a great commotion outside I go to the window just as the phone begins to ring. My Father answers it, on the line was our German Shepherd " Master, You better get down here" I don't wait, I run out having already heard the ruckus. I see a dog in our shepherds …

Fish Hooks in Fantasy

Sleep ~ It's serious work, we have a plan and we must stick to it. The only reason we are allowed to enter this realm is because we have been paid to, we must get in, do our job, and get out. It's not our privledge nor our right to go skipping about enjoying the …

In Perceived Retrospect

Sleep~ I'm with my father, we are on our way to visit an elderly couple that he has recently met. Their home is beautiful nothing extravagant, its quaint, on the bluffs overlooking the water below, its a peaceful, serene spot. They invite us in, it is my first time meeting them. As usual I am …

The Girl and the Wolf

Sleep~ I stand on the busy streets of this splendid city, beautiful buildings of ancient design, grand halls and theaters with a European flare. Bustling open air markets full of spices and delectable bites. We were there for a wedding, the colors were champaign and deep purple. The bouquets arranged with orange flowers and greenery.  The …

Swamp Security

Sleep~ I'm in a huddle of people. The discussion centers around the best route for my husband to make a delivery of a very sensitive, dangerous product. I decide I should go as well but i can't ride with him. Thats ok I say, I can take the car and I have the GPS if we …