I told my dark thoughts I needed space
Some time away to learn to heal.
It was harder than I thought
but once I understood
that it was me who
determined my
path in life,
my light
shone
About the Creator
Heather Zieffle
I'm an avid fantasy and sci-fi romance writer who enjoys dabbling in other genres from time to time. I have a few self-published books on Kindle so please check them out!
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
By Denise E Lindquist5 days ago in Writers
Comments (6)
Oh what a lovely, real and very inspiring nonet, Heather! Thank you for sharing this as one of the submissions for the anthology! Will let you know in the comments of the particular piece I pick, when I know! Thank you again and such lovely words!
Dear Hz ~ I've been away 'Healing'...but, lovely stories such as yours have given me the inspiration to come back into the VillageBucket once again. J-bud in.l.a.
Wonderful and encouraging!
Oooo, this was extremely powerful! Loved your Nonet!
Ooh, lovely twist on the theme here.
Owning our lives seems like such a leap of faith. But what other pathway forward is there? Loved how your Nonet built to a positive concluding vibe, Heather!