Primarily, my inspiration for creating jewelry or poetry comes from three places. Color, travel, and nature are my biggest influences when I create with beads or words. I have just recently returned from an 11 day trip to some of our National Parks, including Arches, the Grand Canyon, Saguaro, and the Petrified Forest. What better…
I have always been interested in being published. This interest has permeated every career that I pursued and possessed. Because of the variety of professional positions I’ve held, my writing has taken different forms. I was first published in the late 1980s as part of a team of baccalaureate prepared nurses working at the University…
Last night I was struggling with what topic to write about for Poetry Friday today. I tried a to draft a couple of poems. It was not working – the creative juices – so to speak – were not flowing. If you’ve read any of my more personal blogs over the last month, you’ll know…
There’s been a lot going on in my writing life during the last six months. Working hard, I’ve experienced both rejection and success. I’ve continued to learn and hone my craft and returned to sharing my love of poetry with students this summer. I’ve learned about the editing world through two different projects and how…
Today is Poetry Friday. If you are wondering what Poetry Friday is click here, where author Renee M. LaTulippe explains the gathering that takes place on Fridays. Our host today is Catherine at Reading to the Core. Please visit Catherine’s page to participate or to read some great poetry from fellow writer’s. Thank you for…
My post today is much shorter than usual due to some life events (not COVID related) that are happening in my immediate family. I did write a longer blog on insomnia, yesterday, if you are interested the link is at the bottom of this post. But, today, I offer a poem I wrote while I…
Wandering on a prairie path, Enveloped in a sea of gold, Waving stiffly as the Soft breezes blow. Some blooms pyramidical, some with rounded heads, Some still verdant, and Some already obtunded. Bees flock to their yellow glow, the goldenrod species beckons to fill pollen pockets to a state of overflow. Brushing me as I…
This week I thought I’d try my hand at ekphrastic poetry or poetry inspired by looking at a piece of art. I’ve never done this type of poetry before so I went on an internet search to help me get a handle on what ekphrastic poetry writing was inspired by and how to do it….
The end of summer is about transitions. Anyone involved in education at any level or anyone with children realize this is a time of change. School aged children move to a new grade level, meet a new teacher, and see a new classroom. College aged students return to their studies at their campuses where they…
Welcome to Poetry Friday! I am so happy to have the opportunity to host the round up for this week. If you want to know what Poetry Friday is, click here for a great explanation!. After reading my post, don’t forget to leave a comment and then add your link! Fingers crossed this works. It…