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No Expiration Date On Excellence
I missed the deadline to be an extraordinary kid. But that doesn't mean my chance to be extraordinary has expired...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Beautiful Pictures/Beautiful Soul
A Behind The Scenes look at the photo shoot that changed my life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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"A Vast, Cosmic Ocean"
A cosmic ocean of energy - All souls rolled into one – The sea from which we come from And return when we are done. For just as a glass...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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#4 - Floss Daily
A funny, short story about the things that get in our way when trying to stick to our new year's resolutions.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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Defining Art
I've learned something about art this go around the sun. Growing up, I thought that art had to be beautiful. Now, I know different...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Sacred Gibberish
The story of how a the gibberish I uttered as a toddler became the most significant word of my life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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The Heartbreak Club
A brief creative writing project for those who have lost someone they love and care for immensely.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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The Ornament (aka: A Christmas Miracle)
A short Christmas story for those grieving a loved one.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 25, 20235 min read
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"When He Sleeps"
Creative writing about the love a wife feels for her husband.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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"Season of Peace"
A poem about the holidays and the true spirit of celebration!
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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"Home"
For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased shooting stars. And every so often, I catch one by the tail...so I grab onto it with both...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"Making Memories"
A creative writing project about the legacy we hope to leave behind.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"Grandma's Famous Pumpkin Pie"
The, funny true story of the first time I ever tasted pumpkin pie.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"A Conversation With My Younger Self"
A creative writing of how I might speak to my younger self, if given the opportunity.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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"From Within"
A poem about the profound way that lost love affects us, and our ability to find happiness again.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"Flawless" - A Short Story
“Watch your step.” The decrepit old man growls at me from behind the distressed wooden counter. The liver-spotted, crepe-paper-thin skin...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20238 min read
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"A Letter From Everyone To The World"
I don’t want you to do it right now, because I’m asking right now…but- If you feel I make this world a better place…even just for a...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"The Villain"
You can cast me as your villain But I refuse to play the part. When all I did was step away To protect my peace and heart. And I didn’t...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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"To Our Veterans"
To all beloved veterans Who deserve so much more Than the tiny little blessings that Our country will bestow. I thank you for your...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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