Magically rising over mountain peaks in a darkening blue sky, the full moon glows luminous. Its ascent through tree branches creating patterns, faces, a Rorschach test changing as it goes. Each night, it grows, changing shape, waxing to its full beauty. I’m never disappointed. As the moon shines, and lights up my world, I loveContinue reading “Full moon (poetry)”
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Canals of Belgium and the Netherlands
The BEAUTY of reflections in the water is something to behold. lydiatheballerinist.wordpress.com Week 3 photography contest. The first photo is for this week’s contest, the others are also worth sharing.
Quote to live by
Recently I was nominated to share my 3 favorite quotes. I had previously done this challenge, so I’m sharing one at a time now. I saw this on a magnet last weekend and it exemplifies my approach to life. If you aren’t finding joy in the little things, you are missing out. For those whoContinue reading “Quote to live by”
A writer’s life
I was lucky enough to spend the weekend at a writers conference this weekend with an amazing faculty of agents, editors, and authors. In addition to the outstanding experts, I was surrounded by inspiring writers in my critique groups, workshops, and I also had a fantastic roommate to share writing with. After the conference, IContinue reading “A writer’s life”
Spring (poem)
Spring arrives in bits and pieces fits and starts one step forward, two steps back like a Chacha. Temperatures soar for a day or three then dive down like a bird of prey But then, little by little, all of the pieces come together! The scent of lilacs The sound of frogs and hummingbirds TheContinue reading “Spring (poem)”
Continental Divide
“It takes your breath away.”
Evening sky
The snow fell, wet and heavy Giving way to fog as temperatures danced above freezing. Mountain peaks hidden from view bathed in dewy moisture wait for the sun to return. Dots of blue sky, making a reappearance letting the mountains know the fog would lift soon.
May flowers? Nope, May Snow Showers
Much of the rest of the country is reveling in warmer weather after a rough winter. We are in drought conditions and happy for a day of snow. Yep, it’s May 2! We are in high danger drought conditions. In addition to the need for moisture, I love the peacefulness of snow and the wayContinue reading “May flowers? Nope, May Snow Showers”
Saturday morning Haiku
Coffee, book, puppy sun shining through all windows happiness defined.
Nominated for the Unique Blogger Award and the Three Quotes Challenge
I was nominated for the Unique Blogger Award by: https://imaginedaydreamingbecomereal.wordpress.com and The Three Quotes Challenge by https://daradgamer.wordpress.com THANK YOU both for your nominations. I’m combining this into one post. Those who I tag are welcome to post three quotes or answer the three questions. If you are an overachiever, then you may do both. AndContinue reading “Nominated for the Unique Blogger Award and the Three Quotes Challenge”
Laura Roettiger Books 