As I’m getting ready to put words together, I’m not sure what I want to say. I wanted to write about my dad and his passing, and what that meant, but it doesn’t seem to fit right now. I don’t know why. Maybe because there have been so many changes in my life, and his …
Author: Katherine Darlington
I have had an interest in writing since childhood. My stories, poetry and articles have appeared in HoneyColony, Grit, History's Women, The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, Created Equal, five poetry anthologies, and other publications. I have also written and published two novels: "Gypsy Wind," and "An Angel for Leonie." New novels are in the works. Thank you for visiting my website! www.katherinedarlington.com
Icicles and Christmas Trees
I grew up during a time of silver, gold, and pink Christmas trees, none of which my father would have ever allowed in our house. Until I moved out, I only remember our trees being real, along with pine needles everywhere and our wood-burning stove drying out our tree even more (at least, according to …
Feeding Your Soul
I’ve come to understand and accept more things as I get older. Not a lot of things. Just some things. These things I understand better than I did a decade ago, and maybe even last week. And I embrace them fully. What are some of them? I’ve come to realize that it’s OK to drive …
Charlie
As I hung on to his neck On that stormy spring morning The clouds popped out of the way: I buried my face into his brightness My palomino My Charlie My Shield I took refuge with him Often He held me with those deep, brown eyes He covered me with serenity (As I had not …
In My Eyes
If you were to ask me when I was placed here, I don’t believe I could tell you. I’m positive I can’t tell you. Do you ever look back on your week, or even your month, and think to yourself, where did Time escape? I have heard that is a popular thought amongst many, and …
Carrot Cookies
Sometimes there’s no other way to describe a day other than “Carrot Cookies.” It’s been a different kind of summer for me, and now that September’s here, I’m mourning the loss of summertime, even though fall doesn’t officially start for a few weeks. Everything about this past summer has been different, and I miss Colorado …
Simplicity…What Does It Mean to You?
There’s something about living a simpler lifestyle that makes one’s heart sigh. It’s like having a soft (but supportive) pillow. It’s...comfortable. Some people think simplicity is living off the grid, like in Alaska, and raising and hunting their own food. (I think this is a lot of work myself, but some people bask in this …
Three Things to Buy for Happiness
How can we buy happiness? First, let me say that I enjoy watching Joshua Becker’s podcasts on minimalism, and reading the many articles he’s written over the years on living a simpler lifestyle. When I came across his podcast the other day about buying happiness, it made total sense. I’d like to share what I’ve …
Silence…And Why It’s Important
I don’t know about you, but one reason I like to get away to the mountains or somewhere a bit remote is so I can hear…nothing…nothing, that is, except the wind through the trees or a river making its way over rocks. But if I waited until these times to find or notice silence, or …
A Visit to a River
There is nothing like a visit to one of my favorite Colorado rivers to revitalize my spirit, help slow me down, and help put me back to my roots. There’s nothing quite as serene as sitting at the water’s edge at dusk, watching rainbow trout jump for their dinners, and seeing the wisp of sunset …
New Beginnings 