Today we have a special guest to the Writer’s Retreat, poet Jay Hopkins. Untitled There was season where I thought I knew my friends. Then spring arrived all fresh and new. And feeling woke, exploding across the sky. A million … Continue reading →
Water Not air, liquid oxygen A reflection of sunlight’s sparkling joy Lifter of souls, this swimmer’s buoyant delight Not sky, sometimes as if inverted they merge Life itself, both giver and sustainer Infinity and mystery, it’s nearly 75% of me … Continue reading →
These days I’m enjoying a friend’s gift, a creative writing book called “Rip the Page”. Geared for the young and young-at-heart, exercises range from the lighthearted (zany word associations) to those darker (like writing about a huge hurt in our … Continue reading →
Entering week four of the Julia Cameron “Artist’s Way” workshop, my friends and I face a difficult challenge. For this seven day period we are not supposed to read – at all. Already I have fallen back into my word … Continue reading →
A lucky accident today led me to a documentary about English writer Alan Moore. I’d been trying to find an airing of a movie called “Mindscape” when “The Mindscape of Alan Moore” popped up in my search. Intrigued, I began … Continue reading →
On her own ever-interesting blog, A. Catherine Noon recently posted information regarding an April blog challenge. Throughout the month, participants are to post on every day except Sunday with topics following the alphabet A to Z. I like it! What … Continue reading →
Having been introduced to Julia Cameron’s “Artist’s Way” creative workshops a few years ago, I continue appreciating the maxim advising students “keep the drama on the page”. Or the stage, or canvas, or whatever your favorite artistic medium. Of course … Continue reading →
The Revival “It’s a little inappropriate for you to be acting cute, isn’t it?” Stella jolted. “What?!” Drew nodded toward the umbrella on the passenger seat. Knuckles white on the steering wheel, his narrowing eyes froze her from the rearview … Continue reading →
I just finished reading an interview featuring a very gifted artist. Amongst his other comments, he underlined the importance of mental and physical balance. One colleague, upon seeing the man’s most private project, asked how he could possibly be sane … Continue reading →
A Birder’s Joy Birds irrupt, hungry They head to more southern climes Watchers take delight –
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