Shannon Laws

Ferry Stories

This summer a short two pager that I wrote will be in a book about Washington State ferries. The story is about what it was like to be on a ferry the morning of 9/11. Here is a little taste:New flames were emanating out from the south tower. We looked and waited for the personContinueContinue reading “Ferry Stories”

Poetry: Green

Oh to be the type of greenthat stays green through the frost,when the ground is white andbranches are heavy with Winter’s weightBrown red orange,the colors of fallmost greens do faderetracting in the cold airFreezing to the warm summers sunto be green in all seasons,fresh to the touch ever holding the color of LIFE!

Pressed

This week I had a family emergency in Eastern Washington that required my attention. I went. It was stressful. Must admit, the thought to not go and avoid the drama all together was entertained, but soon pushed to the side by my sense of obligation.Some of the ways I relieve stress is to drink plentyContinueContinue reading “Pressed”

Mom’s Holiday Ham

OK, true story:One holiday four generations of family are all gathered together in the youngest daughter’s new home for a rare time together. This is her first time hosting a family dinner. Her mom is helping her with the ham. The daughter plops the large ham into its pan and asks the mom, “OK whatContinueContinue reading “Mom’s Holiday Ham”

Bird Brain

Last summer when the Chickadees were returning to my grove, I was inspired to write this little article about birds. One of my favorites from 2010. Enjoy!There is a celebrated free concert available to anyone who lives near trees. Songbirds create a relaxing atmosphere, a symphony of background noise that only nature itself could conduct.ContinueContinue reading “Bird Brain”

Girlfriends

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”-Helen Keller Girlfriends are important. Might be old news to you, but it’s new to me. Acquaintances worked just fine for many years, or so I thought. My home and work life kept me distracted from having close friends. Woman, especially moms,ContinueContinue reading “Girlfriends”

Poetry: Two Love Poems

Here are a two love poems I’m working on for a contest. Spicy hot!Saturdays SongSunny SaturdayBeams filter through The sheer curtained windowOnto the stage of us;A bed of messy coversSoftly, gentlyyou sing and strumI lie next to you and listen watching your fingers move Our song of loveFills the roomOur hearts Our mindsMix in theContinueContinue reading “Poetry: Two Love Poems”

Poetry: Fainting Spell

I drifted off to sleepAfter years of standing stillThe sun arched over me Like a soldier marchingHead slouched forward,The arms gave wayChin kissed the counter,The music gently playedA spell, a tranceFell over meSpiriting me away To a land of no worryI feel out of boundsDancing in the nightFloating and swimmingIn comforting darknessEyelids lift slowly andContinueContinue reading “Poetry: Fainting Spell”

Going Berserk!

Saturday morning and my eight year old nephew is getting ready for his indoor soccer game. With the help of his father he gets on his uniform, shin guards, socks and shoes. All suited up and he is ready for battle! Before they leave he gives me a quick tour of the few turf burnsContinueContinue reading “Going Berserk!”

Powder

New territory, new land, new trail with boundaries only set in my mind.Possibilities endless.Life is like snow. Learning to ski again is proving to be more of a challenge and more painful than I could of imagined. However, sometimes with great PAIN comes great REWARD. Last time I went skiing I was a junior inContinueContinue reading “Powder”