The United States right now is craaazy! What ‘s right is wrong, what’s black is white, what’s up is down; feeding the hungry is being outlawed, defending the vulnerable is being portrayed as attacking white males and the NRA is taking an affront with schoolchildren denouncing slaughter in the schools.
Let’s go to a different time, shall we? Today’s prompt is “September 1960 “. Continue reading “Mar 26 prompt”
I’m not a smoker but…Today’s prompt is “an ashtray”. Continue reading “Mar 25 prompt”
Today is one of my favorite days – my “baby” sister’s birthday! And I’m missing her.
I remember this day the pictures was taken, a quick Easter picture before heading to church, reaching out towards mom’s pink and purple roses near the driveway.It was a mild spring day in San Jose, early morning,
Strange how photographs hold sounds and scents, emotions .. Continue reading “Mar 24 prompt”
As a tree-hugger & conservationist, I am alarmed with how we humans impact our earth and our fellow planetary travelers. Especially Continue reading “Mar 23 prompt”
Today’s is World Water Day and water is a frequent motif in my poetry. Partly because I am a Pisces and water resonates deeply for me – but mostly due to the fact that water is such a major building block for life and humans.
So today’s prompt is “water” ! Continue reading “Mar 22 prompt & poem”
Yesterday’s prompt was “International Day of Happiness ” … and it was a happy day for me!
Today’s is Continue reading “Mar 20 & 21 prompt”
Yesterday’s prompt was “awkward moments”
Today’s is Continue reading “Mar 18 & 19 prompt”
I’m out and about today, helping a friend. So posting today’s prompt from my phone…
Today, St Patrick’s Day, is a day of my people … if you count leprechauns as my ancestors! Although Im just as apt to claim the Sidhe and Faire Folk!
So rather than go with the cliche and trite prompts … Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Mar 17 prompt”
Sorry I am late again; It’s day six of having a cold.
And I’m a SLIDer Continue reading “Dec 27 prompt”
Today’s prompt is especially timely – given yesterday’s traditional gift-giving frenzy. It is Continue reading “Dec 26 prompt”
Happy Christmas! I wish everyone joy today!
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 25 prompt”
ToHappy Holidays. Today is Christmas Eve and I wish everyone a peacefu, serene night!
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 24 prompt”
As word artists, one of the tasks/duties is to be a witness – a Witness to experiences, truths, and current Continue reading “Dec 21 prompt”
Today’s prompt is inspired by my Monday evening … it is “by the Continue reading “Dec 19 prompt”
It’s Monday – but let’s have some fun …Grab the nearest book & go to page 22. Continue reading “Dec 18 prompt”
Let’s have today’s prompt be “chocolate-covered anythinng” … Continue reading “Dec 17 prompt”
Today’s prompt can go many ways – it is “cold Continue reading “Dec 16 prompt”
It’s December – lets have fun with it! Are you naughty or nice …
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 14 prompt”
Today’s prompt “Mother, on her birthday”
My mother’s birthday Continue reading “Dec 13 prompt”
Ipoetry prompt/ Poetry prompy, Poetry prompt?
Sorry – I’m late today. stayed up last night with my CC Willow hat on – updating my database after neglecting it since September. Still need to finish that today as End Of Year is coming …
I like writing about current events – seeing what lessons can be gleaned from them or what wordds can heal. And given yesterday’s subway bombing … let’s have today’s prompt be Continue reading “Dec 12 prompt”
It is a month of hoidays …
Today’s prompt is “Chanukah begins”
Reminder, my Etsy site CC Willow Arts will be 10% off through December (I can gift-wrap for you). Also – If you like my zentangle patterns, many are available on items, like pillows, on RedBubble.
If you are into community
theater and in Oregon’s Willamette Valley – the murder mystery that I have been in rehearsals for – “Christmas At The Blizzard” -opened Dec 1 and is running weekends through Dec. 17. See Silverton’s Brush Creek Playhouse’s website for details …
Today is “rhubarb vodka”.
Two things I am found of ….
Yesterday – Robert Lee Brewer posted the next steps to take on the completed NovPAD Challenge. Like NaNoWriMo, December is the time to start editing and polishing. if you want to submit a chapbook manuscript to Writer’s Digest, Jan 15th is the due date.
Reminder, my Etsy site CC Willow Arts will be 10% off through December (I can gift-wrap for you). Also – If you like my zentangle patterns, many are available on items, like pillows, on RedBubble. I’ve got over a few more new ones uploaded. And will get even more uploaded today …
If you are into community theater and in Oregon’s Willamette Valley – the murder mystery that I have been in rehearsals for – “Christmas At The Blizzard” – WILL BE OPENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. See Silverton’s Brush Creek Playhouse’s website for details …
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Ariel, Pacific NW poet 