Category Archives: Writing

Life is Good

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Helen C

Fall Color Minnesota has beautiful fall color. Some years, like this one, maple leaves fell to the ground before turning red, but sumacs look great. Some years sumacs are so-so, but oak or aspen leaves are gorgeous. I never know … Continue reading →

Posted in photo, photo and thoughts, random thoughts, Writing | 29 Comments

Wontons…

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Helen C

I made wontons this morning. I was, actually, hungry for dumplings. However, it would take more time/work to make dumplings since I prefer homemade wrappers. Store-bought wonton wrappers, on the other hand, taste all right for me. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Writing | 41 Comments

A Giant

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Helen C

This is my submission for Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Large Subjects Every little girl thinks her dad is a giant. He could lift her up to touch stars, laugh with such a force that shakes the ground, and scare … Continue reading →

Posted in Cee’s Black & White Challenge, Memoir, photo, Writing | 47 Comments

A Little Bit About My Dad

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Helen C

I want to write something about my dad, but this whole day there are so many things went through my mind and I had a hard time to decide what to write. I thought I would share with you an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad, Writing | 26 Comments

Gender Question

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Helen C

This is the last day of my Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge. You can find the challenge rules from my first day’s post Here. Again, I would like to thank Cosme from bCL Photography for inviting me to participate this … Continue reading →

Posted in photo, Writing | 29 Comments

Potty Training

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Helen C

This is the 4th day of my Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge. You can find the challenge rules from my first day’s post Here. I would like to invite Lori at Let There be Peace to join the Five Photos, … Continue reading →

Posted in photo, Writing | 28 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Helen C

My husband enjoys having new things. I, on the other hand, only buy things when I need them. Quite often our conversation goes like this. “We should buy new trash cans.” “Why? What’s wrong with the ones we have?” “We … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Writing | 23 Comments

Pearl Necklace

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Helen C

One day when my daughter was 7 or 8, she gave me a pearl necklace that she had made at school. I told her I loved it and thanked her. That night before we went for dinner with friends, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Writing | 37 Comments

My First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Helen C

First, I want to say “Happy Holidays!” to all of you! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, New Year and a great 2015! Now, I would like to tell you the story of my first Christmas. When I was preparing … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, photo, Writing | 50 Comments

Five Sentence Fiction – Wheels

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Helen C

Five Sentence Fiction – Wheels Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie McFerrin will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Sentence Fiction, photo, photo and thoughts, Writing | 9 Comments