Random Musings, Uncategorized

Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

It is December 23, 2018.  I’m sitting here on this Sunday morning drinking my coffee, listening to Christmas music, and trying to find that holiday spirit.  Christmas is just 2 days away and it just feels like any other day. I’ve had moments in the past when I just didn’t feel up to the holiday… Continue reading Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Poetry

Tears in the Dark by Suzanne Allen

That bewitching hour arrives once more. Darkness surrounds. Closed windows and doors. Lying awake, staring into the black. Thoughts tumbling over and over. Stress and anxiety start to react. Peace splintered once more. Nothing new to the mind. Been here before. Words carelessly are thrown about. What is it this time? Self-sabotage or self-doubt? Doesn't… Continue reading Tears in the Dark by Suzanne Allen

Cake Techniques, Competitions, To Cake or Not, Uncategorized

25 Years…a tribute to some fabulous human beings.

This was my entry for the Silver Cakes competition at the 25th Anniversary of the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show. I got 2nd place and these are the people responsible for making the opportunity possible. This was only the second ribbon I received in these short 5 years of entering this competition. I was so… Continue reading 25 Years…a tribute to some fabulous human beings.

Poetry

Silence – A poem

Silence by Suzanne Allen Late night thoughts. Silence is deafening. Peace still being sought. Angry words are thrown about. Silence drowns the noise The heart wants to shout. Tired of feeling alone. Surrounded by silence. No one here in this home. Looked for something good. Silence, a long companion. Be patient was understood. Never knowing… Continue reading Silence – A poem