I lost my best feline pal early this afternoon. Her little body just couldn’t battle cancer any longer, so we released Luna to peace with the assistance of a very compassionate vet. Those folks and a local oncology team are … Continue reading →
So, it’s Wednesday. The first Wednesday of June. This means it’s my day to write my Writer Wednesday post. Um… ~crickets~ Final line edits of Sealed by Fire are due Friday. I teach class tomorrow night. I have a meeting … Continue reading →
My partner recently discovered a British science fiction comedy called “Red Dwarf”. Holy cow. While the character driven plot doesn’t require a science fiction setting, such elements offer a unique backdrop and brilliant storyline opportunities. We should have seen the … Continue reading →
In her multiple books and workshops, Julia Cameron repeatedly affirms that artists must let themselves play. Her logic? Our creative selves are much like children. Her various interpretations make a great deal of sense to me, especially considering how modern … Continue reading →
An Australian Turtle Dog? The other day I snapped this photo of Zipp, the Australian Shepherd at my local arboretum. He’s there to keep Canada geese from overwhelming the area but, having done his job too well, resorted to this … Continue reading →
Always Always A Poem by Jay Hopkins You should have the man in your life who is your Light and Love and Life. Who is always-always there when when you need a pick-me-up, a warm smile or just a hug. … Continue reading →
It’s April. Do you know where your blog is? So, I decided, being the sane, plodding person that I am, to challenge myself for April. Self, sez I, I need a challenge. The internetz sez do the A-Z in April. … Continue reading →
Verdant Dreams Lenten rose blooming Crocus – yellow, violet Summer percolates –
Continue reading →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 →