Autumn’s Season
When autumn makes its gradual appearance, I experience joyful anticipation mixed with rumbles of dread. After summer’s extreme heat and humidity, I long for the cooler temperatures while part of me shies away from the inevitable drop of the thermometer. On the heels of October, the first weekend of November brings the reality that twilight […]
Lump of Clay
Though I have never tried my hand at a potter’s wheel, I’m fascinated by the craft and of the amazing results. Each piece is unique and lovely and varies in finishes. Some are crafted to serve a purpose and others for display. Each is a work of art. Handmade pottery is just that. The potter’s […]
Life is a Roller Coaster
I was an adult before I faced my fear of roller coasters. Fear also tinged my relationship with God. There have been twists and turns, slow, agonizing climbs to the top, harrowing drops, and shots forward with my head plastered to the headrest while my hands squeeze the life out of the safety bar. It’s […]
About Annette Wiley
Besides reading and taking walks with Her husband, Larry, and their adorable mini-Goldendoodle, Honey Bun, one of Annette’s hobbies is satisfying her legendary sweet tooth. If you see a “Hot Now” sign shining brightly at a Krispy Kreme in Charleston, you may just find her there. While traveling to visit family or exploring new destinations, […]
The Dance Instructor
Haven’t you found that as you read a good story, your imagination takes flight? Pausing after reading a chapter in a book, I pictured myself in the scene. In the story, an elderly man was teaching a teenager how to waltz. The words on the page drew me back to some favorite memories of my […]
The Thief of Joy
I suffer from a familiar ailment, comparing myself to others. We all know people who seem to have so many gifts. Recently, I was thinking about a friend of mine I have known for many years. We were both young military wives and mothers stationed together, away from other family members and support systems. She […]