Elaine Sycks

Chapter 24 – “On the Road to Redemption” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The house felt different. Not just empty, as it had been during the trial, but… hollow.The silence, once a comforting blanket, now pressed down on Patrick like a physicalweight. He walked through the familiar rooms, each one a stark reminder of the lifehe’d almost lost – the life he’d jeopardized through his own ambition andContinue reading “Chapter 24 – “On the Road to Redemption” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

From adulting

Adulting is hard.

Chapter 11 “The Web of Deceit” (From “The Skeleton in the Hayride” murder mystery)

“Was there anyone else involved in the planning who might have had disagreementswith Mr. Thorne?” Brody pressed, trying to gauge the extent of Thorne’s influenceand the potential for friction. Martha hesitated, her brow furrowing. “Well, everyone had their moments with Elias.He had a way of making even the most simple decisions feel like a high-stakesnegotiation.Continue reading “Chapter 11 “The Web of Deceit” (From “The Skeleton in the Hayride” murder mystery)”

Hands down….COFFEE

To the individual or individuals who discovered how to derive coffee from a tiny bean, I am forever in your debt

My ideal day…

II would wake up drinking coffee with the world at peace and not open my news feed to a hate filled article being at the top of the feed

My life perspective:

Time DOES NOT heal all wounds. It just dulls the edges. Some mountains are NOT worth dying on. Investing in relationships rather than having “stuff” produces far better long term gains. I am glad I had my faith to get me through all of it so far….

Midweek Motivational Post

#motivationalpost #inspiration #grace #motivation #Godsgrace

The garage cleaning is calling

Thanksgiving Dinner

There is no greater joy to me than cooking on Thanksgiving Day. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals of the year. I get up early, turn on the parade, enjoy my coffee and cook away.

New Week Motivation

When it is in your power to do so and you have the opportunity, BE KIND. #kindness #bekind #motivationalpost #inspiration