A Haiku for the Day
A Birder’s Joy Birds irrupt, hungry They head to more southern climes Watchers take delight –
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Twittering Our Time Away
It’s about that time of year again. And I’m not referring to Christmas. My annual subscriptions need renewed for the British comic weekly “2000 AD” and the monthly “Judge Dredd Megazine”. Both have provided enjoyment for many years, though the … Continue reading →
Writer Wednesday – A Genius Viewpoint
Along with talented friends on an artist’s forum, I am reading Julia Cameron’s book “Walking in This World”. It follows the same thread as her “Artist’s Way” guide, both aimed at helping people unlock and explore their creative potential. One … Continue reading →
NaNoWritingCrazyMixedUpNeedMoreCoffeeMo
Are you doing NaNo? (National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo.) This year, I got off to a slow start because a) we’ve moved, b) I started a new job, c) I had a house guest the first weekend, and d) … Continue reading →
Writer Wednesday – Elizabeth Brooks, A Tale of Trust
With us today for Writer Wednesday is Elizabeth Brooks, author, editor, and avid amigurumist. (Yes, I had to look up that one too.) I’m pleased to bring you her guest post for today, A Tale of Trust Elizabeth Brooks Winnie … Continue reading →
NaNoWriMo Inspiration
Today I’m striving on this fifth day of the National Novel Writing Month to create a word count worthy of the challenge – 50 thousand words in thirty days. I’m grateful gracious A. Catherine Noon introduced me to the concept … Continue reading →
The Cat’s Meow
I have an office, which obviously has a door. I also live with three cats. The plan to close said door and write in peace was sheer fantasy. Cats don’t like their humans being behind closed doors. They will scratch … Continue reading →
Update, News, and Goings-On
Hello, world! I’M CAFFEINATED! Let’s see. What’s new in the land of Writer Zen Garden? WE HAVE A NEW MEETUP GROUP! I’m so excited. We are the Writer Zen Garden and joining up is free. If you join, you will … Continue reading →
World War Z
We welcome back a long-time member of the Writer’s Retreat, Evey, as a blogger here at the Writer’s Retreat. Here’s her first of what we hope to be many, many posts! World War Z I’ve just finished rereading one of … Continue reading →
Writer Wednesday – A Change in the Air
Minutes ago I viewed lovely images of spring as captured by talented photography Eaton Bennett. The delicate blooms are beautiful reminders of nature’s power of regeneration, as she aptly titled the series, and make me look forward to planting my … Continue reading →