Here in the upper Midwest, the winter can seem endless. Gray skies, wind, snow, and sometimes sub-zero temperatures are common. Even for someone with a lot of hobbies like me, one needs something to pass the time. We’ve found that jigsaw puzzles are a great way to do just that! Luckily, we have a large…
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Silent Sunday: Coastlines
Poetry Friday: Back from Vacation with An Ode to St.John
We returned to the gray skies of Minneapolis yesterday, where I noticed upon leaving the airport that everything was gray – not just the skies! The buildings, the roads, the bark on the trees – even the State Capitol building – were all gray. My husband and I were returning from a week in the…
Silent Sunday: Abstractions! Can You Identify What’s In The Photo?
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 If you want to make a guess on what is in each photo – give me the number and your guess in the comments. Thanks. Silent Sunday is a day during each week when I post my own photos on a theme of my choice….
Poetry Friday: I Ain’t Got Nothin’ Much…
While I’ve been actively reading and writing poetry this week, I don’t have much to share. I wrote three new haiku and posted them to my Medium.com page yesterday. Last night, for lack of a novel, I opened up Sage Cohen’s book on my bedside table and read a few of her short chapters. So…
Silent Sunday: Monarch Life Cycle Photo Journal
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Silent Sunday: Interesting Buildings
Today is Silent Sunday. Each week, on this day, I post my own photographs on a theme of my choice. Later on Sunday, I post the context to my medium.com page for those who would like to know more about the photos.
Poetry Friday: Winter Update & Tips for Poetry Success
Today is Poetry Friday! Susan at her blog Chicken Spaghetti is our host for today! Be sure to check out her blog for links to more great poems and poets. Thanks for hosting Susan! This week I thought I’d provide an update on what’s brewing in my poetry corner of the world. Another Poetry Reading…
Silent Sunday: Bermuda Stills
Today is Silent Sunday! This is the day each week that I post my own photos on a theme of my choice. There is no text with the exception of the captions. On my Medium.com page, Sunday afternoons, I post the context behind the photos. You can check there later if you need more information.
Poetry Friday: How a Cedar Wears Snow
This is the second in a series of poems I’m writing on how trees wear snow in the winter. How a Cedar Wears Snow My branches called boughs Are bending low, in a frown Snow came, fast, wet, and heavy Making my boughs bow down Leaning over, I look sad Under the weight of the…