We pulled to the side of the road; I was nauseous again. That is what happens when you have a life growing inside of you. When the car stopped; I opened the door and leaned out. Just as swiftly as it came the nausea passed and I look down at the green grass of springContinue reading “The Wooden Baby in the Grass”
Author Archives: Katrina Wightman
Dr Who and Blues Dancing
This weekend I tried out my dancing legs for the first time since I broke my ankle in December; a mere four days after I started walking. I ambitious but I kept the steps slow and simple. They received there first test at the Lindy Reunion event or Lindy Rx dance on Friday night. ItContinue reading “Dr Who and Blues Dancing”
Shine your light on me
I consider myself a positive person and it’s something I strive to be every day. There are times in life when that can be difficult. The end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 has been one of those times. A few days before Christmas I broke my ankle and on the 30th of December,Continue reading “Shine your light on me”
The Polar Express Ride
I took my first train ride in December. I rode on the eastern flyer train which had been temporarily transformed into the Polar Express. I purchased tickets months before immediately after seeing the announcement. I couldn’t pass up a chance to ride on the polar express. I bought two tickets one for me and oneContinue reading “The Polar Express Ride”
Death becomes us
A phone rings. Come home. Across the miles we all run. At her bedside we gather. The center of our family. Bringing us together one last time. Past differences forgotten. Hanging on every breath. Holding ours and each other. A circle of love. Promises. The bonds bound by your love are woven in our heartsContinue reading “Death becomes us”
Wedding Poem
When I married my husband my daughter was thirteen years old. My daughter was included in the ceremony because we were becoming a family not just a couple. I wrote the poem below to signify the creation of our family and what it meant. Three sets of eyes to see you as you are, Three setsContinue reading “Wedding Poem”
One Runner’s Inspiration
Below is a short story I wrote when I was a junior in High School unedited by my adult self. One Runner’s Inspiration I fell exhausted on to the soft grass of the football field surrounded by the track. Clasping my hands behind my head, trying to catch my breath before the coach instructed usContinue reading “One Runner’s Inspiration”
Car Wash
The Car Wash is one of the small pleasures I indulge in from time to time. For a few buck I can be magically transported back to my childhood and get a clean car. I pay my money and drive around the curve to the car wash tunnel entrance. The car wash attendant directs meContinue reading “Car Wash”
My Mom
The list of people, who have been major influences in my life, would not be complete without telling you about my mother. She is an amazing woman who has touched my life in so many ways. I grew up in a small town with little diversity and where prejudices were commonplace. Yet, due to myContinue reading “My Mom”
Coach
My junior high track coach was another influential person in my life. Her name was Coach Holt. At my first track meet I ran hard and tried my best, but still came in second to last place. I was prepared for her to express her disappointment or anger at the finish, but she did not.Continue reading “Coach”