Green rolling hills with stone walls and farmhouses under cloudy sky

Location! Location! Location!

The WordPress Daily Writing Prompt for July 7, 2026, invites reflection on where one would choose to live. The author highlights four beloved locations: Pierport, Michigan, known for childhood memories; Ireland, with its lush landscapes and folklore; New Zealand, inspired by the beauty seen in The Lord of the Rings; and Kurzach, Germany, a nostalgic family home.

Small rural cemetery with gravestones, autumn trees, and fallen leaves.

Mom left sunshine for my soul.

In November 2007, Maria penned a heartfelt tribute to her mother, which she published in April 2009. The narrative recounts her emotional experience during her mother’s funeral amid a cold, dismal day that transformed into a beautiful, sunny moment at the graveside, symbolizing love and remembrance.