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”
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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Today – or rather last night – was very very weird. And I did not get to sleep until 6 … so I slept in late. Still not quite sure I am awake yet.
Wednesday’s July 25 prompt is “they weren’t counting on the bears”
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Happy Tuesday. Let’s have a little fun with today, shall we?
Tuesday’s July 24 prompt is “the world’s only hope is Jerry (the comic book cashier)”
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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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Yay, ‘puter is still behavin’ … so let’s do this!
Monday, July 9 prompt is “genuine”. Continue reading “Jul 9 prompts & poem”
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Friday, the gremlins not only took possession of my e-devices … they even managed to assail my son’s car as well. We hope a car wizard can repel and expel them tomorrow.
Fridays shenanigans had me down for Continue reading “Jul 7 & 8 prompts & poem”
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Another day of non-stop obstacles and detours … And it looks like I won’t be able to make any poetry or poetry writing gatherings this weekend.
But let’s play anyways … Continue reading “Jul 6 prompt”
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This is gonna down and dirty at first because I am running late this morning. I’ll flesh it out when I get to my next stop w/ WIFI.
Thursday’s July 5 prompt is “conversations between people who don’t exist?” Continue reading “Jul 5 prompt”
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Today is Independence Day here in the US of A; Enjoy and celebrate it if you are of the mind. I just can’t bring myself to – too many civil rights and human rights being removed daily Continue reading “Jul 4 prompt & poem”
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Monday has been a real bitch – so let’s add a bit of whimsey/
Tuesday’s Jul 3 prompt was “You don’t strike me as a professional criminal.’ ‘That’s why I’m so good at it …” Continue reading “Jul 3 prompts”
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I had hoped things would settle down this week, after the last week’s events … but as soon as I try to catch my breath, there’s still a few curve balls. Still, I’m tenacious – Let’s forge ahead! Continue reading “Jul 1 & 2 prompts”
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This week has been busy with preparing for Thursday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s events. Between them & challenges, postings will be difficult.
So let’s post Monday through Saturday’s prompts. Continue reading “Jun 25 – 30 prompts”
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Today is photo prompts; It is Paint The Town/Write The Town season and both days this weekend has an event. So you get to attend Continue reading “Jun 23 & 24 prompts”
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Okay – hand’s healing slowly and while I haven’t been able to access my ‘puter much, I have been making progress on next week’s art projects, formatting chapbooks and rehearsin Continue reading “Jun 20, 21, and 22 prompts”
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It becomes more and more clear to me that the laws of physics just get wrapped around me.
How else can I explain Continue reading “Jun 17, 18, and 19 prompts”
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Operative operating system today … so let’s do this …
Today’s is “life in a zoo” .., Continue reading “Jun 12 prompt”
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Ariel, Pacific NW poet 