All people, all situations, all images, all that we see and experience has an ugly side. What do I mean? I mean if we could look past the glitz and glamour that we are presented with each day on social media, for example, we would see the messy homes, screaming children, feuding couples, and smellyContinue reading “The Ugly Side Of Things”
Author Archives: Gilda Tavernese
Changing Places
From one place to another The desire burns inside To see a different place through these eyes of mine My soul yearns for sights and sounds unknown Searching souls will be shown Godly views of this land Made of and of not human hands Images that will remain inside Etched forever onto this heart ofContinue reading “Changing Places”
How Short Is Too Short?
As inspiration for most of my blogs, usually a casual conversation with friends is what sparks an idea. Now this topic seems to be a divisive one amongst my circle. Although I follow most societal norms on how to dress, like not wearing a bikini to a funeral, I think I am more liberal withContinue reading “How Short Is Too Short?”
Family Trees
Born as a branch on a tree not of our choices With a trunk old and strong full of history Passive and active voices Family branches intertwine sometimes two at a time To remind us to look down at the one trunk that sustains us As we rise to the top with the help ofContinue reading “Family Trees”
*NEW* TAFF Journal
This was a passion project (one of many). I wanted to create a journal that reflected not only gratitude but gave space to the thoughts that unsettle or unnerve you because life is not always a basket of roses. Therefore, each page allows you the option to divide your positive and negative thoughts and concerns.Continue reading “*NEW* TAFF Journal”
Like A Summer Breeze
Mystery over mastery Invisible yet visible in gesture and smile Untouchable yet palpable Undeniably powerful With its most delicate touch To witness it is to testify That without it you cannot deny Its purity and perfection Innocently innate That grand little thing you call love I took my daughter and her friend out on anContinue reading “Like A Summer Breeze”
Book Review: OUT OF THE CORNER by Jennifer Grey
I had some time before my hair appointment so I walked down the streets of Toronto and stumbled upon Indigo. I thought, ‘a perfect way to kill time, but Gilda don’t buy any books until you finish the one you started’. I had just started reading a book about love and relationships written by aContinue reading “Book Review: OUT OF THE CORNER by Jennifer Grey”
The STORY of MY Life
Her story. My story on a page. My life lived by another. Page by page. The world around dissipates. Her past is my present. Intertwined. Page by page. Lost in the story. Found in real life. Awakened. In a summer haze. Page by page.
Sexy & Spiritual
I recently ran into a dear relative of mine who happens to be an avid reader of my blog. She said point blank, “we sit around the table and ask ourselves what is Gilda trying to tell us?” So, what am I trying to tell you? I can assure you one thing, that I amContinue reading “Sexy & Spiritual”
The Unnatural Order Of Nature
Of course I love nature… Except when it crawls on me Bites me Rains on me Makes me freeze or knocks me down Second to other humans—which are part of nature as well—nature in general is the most influential thing in our lives. It encompasses everything from the ants on the ground to the sunContinue reading “The Unnatural Order Of Nature”
Thoughts At F___ It Forties 