Aug 20th’s prompt is “a hitman did not kill you because you were to “change the world”; they’re back to check your progress “ Continue reading “Aug 20 prompt”
I’ve been dealing with a painful ankle, a tiny MHE hook that is literately chewing up muscles and nerves. …
So when I realize how far behind I am Continue reading “Aug 19 prompt”
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Been waylaid a bit with pain. Which means my touch has been toxic to e-devices the past few Continue reading “Aug 15 – 18 prompts”
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Prompts …
Monday’s, Sunday Aug 13th prompt was “whatever happens, whoever comes knocking – I’ve been here for at least an hour” … Continue reading “Aug 13 & 14 prompts”
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This past year I have had the privilege to have some of my poetry included into Amalie Rush Hill’s Social Justice poetry anthology. I submitted quite a few a poems a year ago May … Accepted, I was one of 26 poets included Continue reading “Aug 12 prompt & poem”
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Last night was a Moments Before Midnight reading at the Book Bin in Corvallis Oregon, I rode down with congenial publisher, Bob Hill, and his lovely wife (and MBM editor, the poet Amalie Rush Hill. It was a lovely evening, even though Continue reading “Aug 9, 10 & 11 prompts”
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Day 2 of cleaning the rugs … Yes, it’s still in process. I thought I had both clean when evening fell; the rinse water seemed to flow clean, but now it appears Continue reading “Aug 8 prompts”
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It’s a hot day today – and I was looking for a way to play with water while still being productive-ish. (I’ve been on a bit of a cleaning kick). So I pulled the two large rugs onto saw-horses and I have been washing them today. Goal achieved Continue reading “Aug 7 prompts”
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I’m home – let’s get this posted
Today – Monday, Aug 6th prompt is “that’s the sad thing – you did, once”. Continue reading “Aug 6 prompts”
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Sorry for the extended absence; my health has been less than kind lately and it has had me in a downward spiral. It is all the external triggers that I can’t control – been hard to pull up & get anything accomplished, even when consciously practicing self-care. Continue reading “Aug 1-5 prompts”
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it’s late – but let’s do this …
Monday, July 30’s prompt was “an alphabet in the city”.
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Tuesday, July 31st prompt is “transparent happiness”.
Pixy is in one of her schizophrenic moods, having alot of issues right now – ao that’s it for now …
Have fun poeming.
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Sunday … which means it’s gardening & domestics day; heatwave returns today … so probably just domestics.
Today’s prompt is domestics-inspired – “scrubbing down the floors”. Continue reading “July 29 prompt & poem”
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Happy Saturday
Today’s prompt is fitting, given the recent heat w
aves Continue reading “July 28 prompt & poem”
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Yesterday was turned into a very long day out & my Pixy (laptop) is no longer able to withstand daily jaunts. Every time I boarded a bus to go home, I ended up somewhere
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Monday. One of my long days of the week. On my way to my first appointment.
Let me take a moment
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Slow going this morning. I achieved Sloth speed, but I am moving (somewhat) and I’ve eaten and had my lemon water so that is a victory Continue reading “July 21 prompt and poem”
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I will be spending Friday at the Salem Art Festival at Bush Pasture Park. A few hours sitting will pay my admission into a delightful buffet of creativity, I really looking forward to that wandering park being filled with all types of amusements – Continue reading “July 20 prompt and poem”
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Posting this in my moment of breath …
Thursday, July 19th prompt is “kill the cliche” …
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UPDATE: Found this in my draft8 folder. Hate when stuff doesn’t post….
Pixy still infirmed so going mobile.
Getting tired of my mobile phone swapping out my words, ‘tho. (Pixy is NOT ‘Pony, idjit!) One of the reasons it’s nickname is Bitch.
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UPDATE: Found this in my draft folder. Hate when stuff doesn’t post….
Going mobile again.
Wednesday, July 11th prompt is “circle of wood”. Continue reading “Jul 11 prompt”
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Today is beautiful here in Salem, Oregon. Warm, sunny – with just the right amount of clouds to keep it from being hot. So let’s get caught up …
Yesterday’s prompt was “life from your pet’s perspective”. This always results in some interesting lines. And you learn something new about yourself when you look through another’s eyes.
Today’s prompt is “missed appointment“. … something I have been all too familiar with the past couple of years.
One of my pet persona poems (I was pretty miffed at myself, can you tell) …
Want to look up past prompt? Maybe one of my past Pinterest “Ariel’s List”?
I’ve made it easy for you. You can find them in my archive on my Poetry Prompts page.
And speaking of art collections – I upload my various ones here …
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Again going with a photo prompt today – It is Paint The Town. Write The Town Event 2. And I am at Gaiety Hollow.
This year the organizers have arranged music
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Update: This did not post of June 2 … lets try it yet again ….
Today let’s go a little different with the prompt.
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In Salem, we are getting a reminder of how precious clean water is. And how easy it is to screw up communications.
The past week we have had cyanotoxins in our tap water. Of course – our City did not notify us until late Tuesday Continue reading “June 1 prompt”
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So, a lil’ computer/e-devices issues today. But I used the downtime to catch up on the dishes.
June is coming up fast, Continue reading “May 30 prompt”
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