Recently, my friend Nathasha Alvarez asked me to write an article for her online Audacity Magazine. I was delighted because memories of the struggles I went through to get an education in the 1970s, when inclusion was not an ideal…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 8, Scene 05: Mama Meets Pegasus
We have been building up to this scene, and finally Pegasus has broken free from the carousel. It was a good life for him, but a limited life, a life limited to running in a frozen posture as the pole…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 8, Scene 04: Karen Tells Mama She Brought Pegasus Home
Imagine her mother’s surprise when little Karen runs into the kitchen and announces that she has brought her magical horse home with her. But wait! She gets an even bigger surprise in the next scene, so stay tuned… Scene 04:…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 8, Scene 03: Pegasus Waits
When Karen leaves Pegasus alone in the garage, he has his first opportunity to reflect on himself, on his purpose in life, and on what his fate might be. No longer an immortal carousel horse, he wonders what mortal life…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 8, Scene 02: Karen Hides Pegasus in the Garage
Karen continues to show good judgment, as she hides Pegasus in her mother’s garage and then leaves to get help from her Mama. Scene 02: Karen Hides Pegasus in the Garage Once at home, Karen rode her stallion down the…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 8: Trotting Home, Scene 01: Trotting Home
After the long slog through the woes of the last chapter, Karen’s determination and loyalty to Pegasus pay off. She rescues him from the ruined hippodrome! She instantly realizes they need to get off the pier and back to her…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 7, Scene 19: The Calliope Was Silent
First, let me apologize for not posting this, as scheduled on Wednesday. My faithful editor spent much of the day getting his second Pfizer COVID 19 inoculation, so work ground to a halt. Back to this scene, one of my…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 7, Scene 18: K Races to Rescue Pegasus
Scene after scene, little Karen draws upon her inner strength as she struggles through life, facing one disappointment after another, but soon, everything will improve for her. Scene 18: K Races to Rescue Pegasus Smiling back at mama, she explained…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 7, Scene 17: Karen Races From the School Bus
Karen’s strength returns with her determination to find Pegasus. She hurries from the school bus to change clothes before going to look for him. Scene 17: Karen Races From the School Bus The lowering sun touched the Pacific’s horizon, as…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 7, Scene 16: Karen Uses Her Imagination to Regain Her Strength
In this scene, the story begins to climb. The sweetness of autumn provides a contrast to Kitten’s mood, and she takes note. Within minutes, her imagination reminds her of the pleasure of riding on Pegasus’ back. Then she has an…