Articles written by Lori Balch

Creative Writing > Reflections A day in the good life: 3 of 8

THE DATE She had orchestrated the plans well. Her freshly curled, straw-colored hair bounced gently up and down as she readied herself for the date.' Placing the finishing touches of rich black mascara and new beige shadow on her lids brought a satisfied smile to her lips and a sexy twinkle to her clear blue eyes. Her teeth ...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights On living your life to the fullest: 13 of 23

THE ROSE IN THE MANURE PILE "You'll have to QUIT playing squash," muttered the harried young surgeon as he scurried into the examining room and flipped open my chart". Quit, quitter, to quit useless, empty words. I know this because I have avoided them my entire life. Looking back I can cite dozens of examples where my hunge...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Calling on your angels for small everyday needs: 4 of 4

YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME! "Vancouver?" Kensy screamed incredulously. Her crystal blue eyes flew open as her mother explained that she would be flying to Vancouver to visit a friend. "Mom, you can't go, you just can't go!" Her voice raised a decibel with each new word. Her mother folded towels. Why the heck did people fold the bloo...