I’ve done a lot of reflective thinking lately. About life. About my hobbies. About my writing. And about poetry. I am at a point of change. I realize I need new hobbies and desire to learn something new. I realize that I am more of an essayist than a poet. I love poetry and will…
Comfort
Poetry Friday: A Brief Poem and Anthology Update
Good Day! It’s Poetry Friday! Today’s round-up is brought to us by Karen Edmisten and her same-named blog. She posted some great autumn-themed media from the past. Be sure to check it out. Thanks, Karen! I’ve been mired down in several projects. I am finishing a National Park quilt for our oldest son. He turned…
Poetry Friday: A Sign From Mom
Today is Poetry Friday. Our host is the creative Molly Hogan at Nix the Comfort Zone. Please visit her blog for more poetry and posts! Thanks for hosting Molly! As most of you know, my mom passed away on July 31st. She was 85 years old. I spent August 1-14th with my Dad at their…
Month By Month: A Year In Review, 2022
Usually, I do some year-end reviews on my blog. Earlier this month, I posted a top ten book review – the link is at the end of the post. I also posted on a December 20th Medium blog that 2022 was a year for transitions for me. Some of what I wrote there will be…
Poetry Friday: A Beautiful Snow Inspires
Today is Poetry Friday. If you want to know more about what that entails, check here. Karen Edmisten is our host for the roundup this week. You can go to her same-named blog to read more great poetry from participants that are sharing their links. Overnight we got twelve inches of snow. When we woke…
Getting Settled: Problems and Joys
We’ve been at the cabin since last Friday afternoon, almost a full week. And we are getting settled in. Some totes and boxes have been emptied and the contents stored. But, there are still many to open and put away. Despite that my husband and I made trips to Wausau to buy some upper cabinets…
Moving Emotions
Last night, I had a fit of emotion as my husband started taking framed artwork, photographs, and canvas prints off the walls. Somehow that very action struck me with finality…we are moving. I’ve always taken pride in our homes. From the 1912 Federal period home, we owned in Amherst, New York as our first house…
Silent Sunday: Pure White Stone
Today is Silent Sunday. It is a day of the week I post only my own photos on a theme of my choosing. I hope you enjoy this wordless post! All photos are copyrighted by me, Carol Labuzzetta. No permission is granted to duplicate in any form without my express permission. Thank you!
Slice of Life: We’re Moving
On most Tuesdays, I write what’s on my mind, not necessarily a “slice of life” despite posting to the forum. But, today I have a real slice of life! We are moving – in less than eight weeks! This has been planned but is happening slightly faster than we thought it would. Our primary house…
Silent Sunday: Taking a Break from the Fringe
Today is Silent Sunday. On Sundays I post photographs of my own on a theme of my choosing. This week’s theme is a compilation of those things that relax or inspire me. I will be taking a blogging break until next Sunday to recharge and refuel. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you on…