A chapter from my latest book Chapter 1 Young Ashley and Jacob Jacob 8 and Ashley, 5 (2006) The glow of the Television breaks the total darkness of the living room. Harrison Ford races towards them, chased by a large cement ball. He was in danger of being crushed beneath the weight. Ashley turns, shielding…
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A Monumental Roadtrip
Monument Valley, UT Monument Valley (sometimes referred to as Oljato-Monument Valley) is situated within the Navajo Nation Reservation (also known as Navajoland). Monument Valley Tribal Park has different summer and winter opening times that you need to be aware of before your visit. Monument Valley tribal park is NOT a US National Park, so US…
Excursion Ports in Asia
My husband and I enjoy cruising but we can’t always get reviews of the excursions in ports. Recently we cruised to Southeast Asia and I was unable to find reviews anywhere. So I am going to tell you about the excursions we did take. Brunei Excursion Name: Mangrove Cruise & visit To Water Village (PASS)…
I Am From by Susie Lippert
This a poem I wrote for my writing group to tell them a little about myself. I Am From By Susie Lippert I am from many rented homes sometimes left suddenly I am from furniture left on curbs cleaned, reupholstered and loved as new I am from Kansas, Frankie, Fran or Frances From grandparents who…
A Few Days in Reykjavik
We started our adventure by checking into our hotel. One of the many Center hotels in the City, the Center Hotel Laugavegur. This hotel is one of the most popular streets in the city. It is very difficult to pronounce and my husband and friends decided to call it “Lego Vegas.” The location was perfect…
Some of My Favorite Photos
I take a lot of photos during my travels but only a rare few become my favorites.
A Flower in Bloom
Daddy’s girlSo beautifulSo lovedSo wantedA bud begins to blossom She criesToo much for Dad Stepdad likes herToo much too muchShe watches Momabused so oftenMom protects herNot much not enoughThe blossom begins to wilt A Teacher takes notice Sees valueGrandma embraces Shows love A Best friend is found Belonging is feltShe begins to standShe believes she…
A Few Days in Banff
Tunnel Mountain Campground Arriving in an RV? Camp at Tunnel Mountain Campground. It’s nice, clean and close to town. Settle in and head to town. Banff Avenue is the primary artery of town. It’s lined with a myriad of establishments, from cafes and restaurants to stores and bars! A stroll down Banff Avenue is the perfect way…
How Do I Get Out Of This Life
Based on my life and the life of my mother, Frankie. Susie A day in November 1971 A Baby, Some Tacos and a Whole Lot of Blood While floating, I enjoyed the sensation of the sun warming my belly and the ocean cooling my back. The calmness of my mind mirrored the rhythmic movements of…
Flapper Press Interview
https://www.flapperpress.com/post/flapper-press-poetry-caf%C3%A9-welcomes-susan-lippert-poet-of-the-unconstrained This is an interview I did for the Flapper Press.