December 2017 has been unusually dry and warm in Colorado. Instead of skiing, and snowshoeing, I’m still enjoying hikes on dry trails. The sound of the creek changes depending upon the time of year. Frozen surface gives way to the gentle movement from beneath creating a beautiful sound for peaceful contemplation. Also striking is theContinue reading “December Creekside Hike”
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Fireside Serenade Haiku
Crackling sizzling fire Sunday morning serenade Basking in its warmth
Cloudscape Sunrise Haiku
Cloud filled horizon Stretching, swirling, twisting clouds Painted morning sky Orange mixed with pink View changes by the minute Fire in the sky
Doe a Deer
Tonight, just before dark we had three visitors. Mule deer look different from the ones I grew up with in the suburbs of Chicago. It doesn’t matter where I see deer, I still hear this song in my head every time! https://youtu.be/1RW3nDRmu6k
Jilly Gagnon’s debut novel #famous
#17DABash interview with the author and a chance to win a free signed copy of the book! 📝📚💕 comment on this post by Friday, 12/8/17 midnight Pacific time to be entered to win! Jilly Gagnon’s debut YA novel #famous is a sweet modern day love story told from both Rachel’s and Kyle’s point of view.Continue reading “Jilly Gagnon’s debut novel #famous”
American Writers Museum in Chicago
A visit to the American Writers Museum at 180 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago with a fellow writer is the source of renewed inspiration and energy for writing and reading. The museum, which opened in May 2017, has a variety of exhibits including an entire room devoted to picture books with large displays of coverContinue reading “American Writers Museum in Chicago”
Street art in Chicago
Walking in Andersonville this morning, I was lucky enough to see this beautiful tunnel of mosaics and murals. Another reminder that “beauty is where you find it.” – Madonna’s Vogue Vogue by Madonna
Coffee Haiku
Magic beverage Coffee makes mornings joyful Addicted for Life No, I don’t think about coffee too much. #nosuchthing
It’s never too late
While visiting former colleagues last week, I saw this quote on the board in 7th grade. I’m a living example of this quote even though I’d never heard it before. Not that I wasn’t proud of my previous accomplishments, but the starting over part speaks loudly to me. I’ve always been a fan of F.Continue reading “It’s never too late”
Look for happiness
I love coffee. It’s magical. Coffee is one of the things that makes me happy. This particular cup (yesterday with a good friend) would have been appreciated for the obvious reasons. But the bubbles formed when milk, yes milk – never cream, was added let me know coffee loves me too. 💕
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