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“Speak” #Metoo

“He stares at me without talking. He is not as tall as my memories, but still as loathsome.” – from “Speak” The stories that are finally being told, some from several decades ago, are all different and yet somehow the same. A person in power or strength of some kind exerting that dominance over another.Continue reading ““Speak” #Metoo”

A Writer’s Life – a Nanowrimo reflection

I’ve immersed myself in writing over the last year, making connections and friends at conferences, retreats, and social media. My craft has improved along the way, as I have written three picture books and a novel. I’ve learned that revision can be painful but the finished product is better for it. I’ve described it asContinue reading “A Writer’s Life – a Nanowrimo reflection”

Life above the clouds

Living at 8200 feet has both challenges and charms. This may be the ultimate test of are you a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” person. It’s a choice we can all make. When you have a day where it’s cloudy and gray at 5300 feet (I know that sounds like high altitude toContinue reading “Life above the clouds”

Moon Musings

Tonight’s full moon made its appearance bathed in clouds. Each month, as the full moon rises, I’m drawn to the beauty and light. Far from the city and it’s inherent light pollution, I’m able to appreciate the magic of moonlight and the reflections created. What songs about the moon inspire you? My two favorites are:Continue reading “Moon Musings”

Keeping the home fires burning

  Everyone has heard the phrase “keep the home fires burning.” It was a wildly popular patriotic British song from 1914. Written by an American woman, Lena Guilbert Ford, who was living in London during World War I. The original title, “Till The Boys Come Home.” was changed to “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” SheContinue reading “Keeping the home fires burning”

Pine Grosbeak – a reminder to stop for beauty

On a crystal clear morning, with snow in unmelted patches, I saw a pair of Grosbeaks. Hiking with a birder friend who was more concerned with physical exertion than admiring our surroundings, she continued forward as I stopped to capture a few shots. When we finally stopped for water and a rest, I showed theContinue reading “Pine Grosbeak – a reminder to stop for beauty”

Draw a Monster for Homework

A Halloween poem in less than 100 words (as told by a reluctant artist) 🎃✏️👹 🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹 Draw a Monsterfor Homework The assignment: Draw a monster for homework. My best friend and neighbor Jess, smiles a smirk. “How hard can that be?” She mutters. “Do you even know me?” I stutter. Pencils and markers lined upContinue reading “Draw a Monster for Homework”

Eastern Market Murals

I spent a lovely day being a tourist in Detroit with my daughter and her boyfriend. The market itself was full of interesting things to purchase, but the murals were definitely not to be missed. This amazing art show is free to the public and just like a museum, it is concentrated in one smallContinue reading “Eastern Market Murals”