I was in my sophomore year in college and living off campus. My roommate and I were both vegetarian at the time. We decided one day to make a meal for our respective boyfriends. We wanted to show them that vegetarian food can be full of variety and tasty. We found a recipe for stuffedContinue reading “Too Much Paprika”
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Vela Patria writes short general fiction stories about characters from different parts of the world. Her stories deal with everyday people who encounter life changing situations.
Losing Friends
We all lose someone. Someone we love, someone we spent time with, someone we made memories with. Every culture celebrates the life of loved ones in different ways. Some funerals may be lively with music and laughter. Others may be somber with silence. But all have in common the shared pain of losing a lovedContinue reading “Losing Friends”
It’s All About the Inside
This question from yesterday’s prompt brings to my mind the “tell me about yourself,” part of a job interview. Somehow, that is not what runs through my mind when I think of this question. Factor back to many years ago when I was in seventh grade. A teacher of mine once asked each of usContinue reading “It’s All About the Inside”
Concept
The game Concept is one of my favorites. It is ideal for a large group. It is like charades, but you have to convey your word or phrase by placing pieces strategically on the board. It makes for a fun time. In my post, The Game Called “Concept“, I describe this game in detail alongContinue reading “Concept”
Connection
Every living being communicates in some way. Animals have their own body language; plants droop to let us know that they need water, and birds chirp their social cues. We as humans have a need to communicate. Whether it is connecting to each other face to face, virtually, ear to ear, or via text, weContinue reading “Connection”
Spirituality and Being
Spirituality has many layers and has as many perspectives as people. Spiritual practices are beneficial to our brains. Taking time out to pray, meditate, or participate in rituals helps us regulate our emotions, concentrate, and connect to others as we refresh our perspective on life (Cerqueira Rodrigues, et. al., 2023). I enjoy meditating, practicing stillness,Continue reading “Spirituality and Being”
A New Season
For some of us, the summer season is approaching. Warmer days, longer sunlight, school lets out, and vacations are taken. This is a season of opportunities. Opportunity to take a long-needed break. Opportunity to learn a new skill. Opportunity to visit someplace new. Opportunity to make new friends. Opportunity to establish good habits. I haveContinue reading “A New Season”
It’s Me!
In response to this daily prompt, I considered who I spend the most time with and the conclusion I came to is myself. At no time during the day or night am I away from myself. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and I do spend a considerable amount of time with them,Continue reading “It’s Me!”
The Truth Teapot
The Truth Teapot Sitting regally upon a tulip shaped metal trivet, handle at attention, cast iron belly carved into monkeys picking tea leaves so as not to spoil the taste with oil that comes from human fingers. The friendly click of the gas pilot politely invites the stove. Old friend, sit a while, ponder asContinue reading “The Truth Teapot”
My Classical Piano Teacher
Throughout the course of my life, I have had many wonderful teachers. My pre-kay teacher, Ms. Chell, with her welcoming smile encouraged me to try different foods. My English teacher in high school, Mr. Bennet, challenged me to question things and discover my “why.” Throughout college both times, I have had wonderful professors that encouragedContinue reading “My Classical Piano Teacher”
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