KJ Aartila
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Shades of Purple
Shades of Purple Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. And every night, the young woman and the white mare stood at the edge of the water to watch he waltz in the sky, serenaded by the gentle waves slapping the shore. Mesmerized by the nightly ritual, they stared as the clouds cleared to reveal the brightest star and two shining moons, brilliantly lighting the beach and the path they would follow tomorrow. Based on the alignment of the moons and single star, it was time to pick up the quest. Time to return to their home. Time to make their claim, as promised.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Fiction
The Impacts of a Truth
The Impacts of a Truth Looking at my reactions reflected in the eyes of an animal is a bit disconcerting, and uncomfortable, but it’s amazing, also, in how much it mimics human relationships. I'm a horse girl. I've been around horses all kmy life. This is the question I was asked to refect on:
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Confessions
Chopping Onions. Top Story - February 2023.
Chopping Onions We all have tasks we despise doing because of the difficulty and unhappiness they bring us. Sometimes, maybe it’s best to consider other options to make certain tasks not so despicable in the long term. Maybe the best value is found in considering the quality of life that doing things differently may bring.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Feast
