Hello! My name is Karen and welcome! I’m a mom to two young men. I’ve been married to the same wonderful, patient, thoughtful and generous man (Kevin) for 35 years.
I used to work full time in a healthcare clinic (12 years) before moving to the precertification dept and work from home now – it’s my “day” job. I squeeze in family time and blogging in between all of that. (Okay, I really spend the majority of my “down” time watching gamers on Rumble or searching writing-related content).
We converted a cargo trailer into a camper and I guess we’re campers now! (Since going on cruises was put on hold because of the COVID crap).
I graduated from college with a B.S in Technical Writing – so I’m a wordy know-it-all, as well as a minor in creative writing – so don’t always believe what I write. *wink*
I believe in Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Writing Well. (I also believe in our Constitution – Don’t Tread on my Rights, Yo).
I can be snark-a-licious, but only when provoked or when confronted with ignorant, ill-informed knuckleheads.
I’ve been blogging (on and off, mostly off) for…. how many years…? (I’ve lost track, quite honestly).
I also have a lot to say about nothing.
Brace yourself.
Her mother made an ugly face and pushed her out the door. She stumbled and barely caught herself from falling. She threw her doll at the glass door and yelled; the sound from her throat unrecognizable. She began to furiously sign, her fingers flying, her expression pleading … “You are my sunshine” …
Write From Karen 
Oh wow. Oh wow. I can totally visualize this!
I’m really, really wanting this to have a happy ending.
Okay. Yeah. I visualized one. I feel a lot better now!
This was great!
I enjoy how you put this all together…great writing, her fingers flying very real and clear vision in your words!
Dear Karen,
You have packed a lot in your 50 words. I take it that the little girl is a deaf-mute. But everyone has their days. A girl like that is probably more dependent upon her parents than “normal”, hearing children. Her frustration over being “different” is discretely rolled into this little episode.
You are such a good writer! I started writing this in Swedish by mistake! (I must be getting tired.) Your centus is excellent. Takes my breath (and almost even my words) away!
Best wishes,
Anna
Sanna’s Sunshine SC Wk 66
For a lighter read, visit my cat, Sara’ own blog:
P is for Presents – Sara Cat AT-rd-3-P
Really disturbing. You did a LOT with your 50 or so words.
Excellent.
=)
A very complex piece & in only 50 words. Excellent writing that conveys so much emotion.
Well, if I didn’t have a mouth, I’d be signing, too! Great take on the prompt!!!
How could a mother do that? Cleverly written post that punches one in the gut. I call that good writing!
wow, did you have to pull at my heartstrings like that. made me really sad, but you did such a good job.
This was very well crafted .. excellent bit of writing!
This is intense, an excellent piece of writing.
well wriiten I love your picture
Very moving and well written!
Very moving! I still get the toy catalogs that sell these dolls! I love them!
You have a fabulous blog! I want to award you with one of my homemade awards: Powerful Woman Writer Award for all the hard work you do!
Go to http://astorybookworld.blogspot.com/p/awards.html and pick up your award.
~Deirdra
Awww even the doll has no face, sad.
So sad, even the doll:@)
Original and says so much within so few words. 🙂
Gems x
Hum, someone was in a bad mood…loved the signing detail….nice job.
Wow Karen, wasn’t expecting that but oh, it was so well written !!!
Ouch! This one hurts. You have painted such a clear picture with your words. Great Centus!
Namaste……….cj