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”
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”
Yesterday, our wanderings led us to Waterloo State Park, just south of Lebanon, Oregon. Which suited me fine as I am a “water creature”.
At first Continue reading “May 29 prompt”
Today it is National Memorial Day in the United States – a day to remember our loved ones past on, especially veterans and soldiers who have sacrificed for our liberty and freedom.
Today I am Continue reading “May 28 prompt”
Headed downtown because it is the day to switch out exhibits!
Today’s prompt is “taking down art” Continue reading “May 25 prompt”
As CC Willow, one of my art mediums is digital photography. And, oft-times, those photos inspire a poem (or three).
I’m looking at one of my pieces today of my late hubby hugging a Redwood tree. Truth be told, Continue reading “May 23 prompt & poem”
Today is National Solitaire Day. I find games can be used for great effect as metaphors in poetry.
Today’s prompt is “solitaire” Continue reading “May 22 prompt & poem”
It’s such nice weather today … let’s make today’s poem be a happy, peaceful one.
Today’s prompt is “garden gate”. Continue reading “May 21 prompt”
The past few days I have been unexpectedly participating in holding a bullying manager accountable for their actions. Continue reading “May 19 prompt and poem”
It’s been perfect gardening weather and all the green inhabitants of Boxwood Cottage are growing like… well, a weed! Including the ivy.
When we bought Boxwood Cottage, it came with a few “wild areas covered with English Ivy under the trees. Continue reading “May 15 prompt and poem”
I’ve been having today’s prompt muse around my head, re-arranging the furniture, knocking down walls.
Today’s prompt is “write a love letter”. Continue reading “May 14 prompt and poem”
Let’s go the other way this Mother’s Day – Even if you don’t all have a child, we all have been children at some point.
Remember what that was Continue reading “May 13 prompt and poem”
Perhaps you have someone who you love like a mother. Maybe there’s someone who chides you like a Continue reading “May 12 prompt and poem”
I have something that has become a theme=of=the-day so …
Today’s prompt is “imposition”. Continue reading “May 9 prompt”
Today I pull out another National Day … and it should be a holiday, in my estimation! It is Have A Coke Day, or in Twitter speech – #NationalHaveACokeDay.
It’s no secret I am a Cocaholic – a devout Coca-Cola Classic imbiber, something I was proudly addicted to Continue reading “May 8 prompt & poem”
It’s been a few days … I fell out again. Or down. Pesky rabbit holes – or was it worm-holes into other places?
Well, today I have an craving that has pulled me back here. Continue reading “May 7 prompt & poem”
We’re going easy today … because I am a life-long Star Wars geek! Yep, Han Solo is my ideal man, I don’t wear real fur ’cause Ewoks are cute, and, damn, I’m a Rebel Princess!
Today’s prompt is “May the Fourth be with you. Continue reading “May 4 prompt”
I am still really having fun with playing with the blitz form from yesterday – so let’s give it a spotlight today! Today’s prompt is to write a blitz poem. Continue reading “May 3 prompt”
Day 30 – Last Day of National Poetry Writing and all the Poem-A-Day challenges. It could be a sad day … But good news! Not only will November bring National Novel Writing Month but it will bring November’s Poem-A-Day Challenges!
As for me, I’m gonna continue posting one a day … HERE!
And tomorrow brings May –
Continue reading “Day 30 #AprPAD #NaPoWriMo”
Day 27 and the last Friday of the month. Which means … Salem Art Walk! Time I go full-on CC Willow … but it is National Poetry Month and the Art Walk theme is “Poetry this evening – So I get to play as “Ariel” as well! Continue reading “Apr 27 #AprPAD #NaPoWRiMo”
It’s one of my bad bad days. I’m I didn’t make it to the Grand Launch of Moments Before Midnight.
Can I get honest? My mind has been telling me I’m taking on more commitments than my body Continue reading “Day 26 #AprPAD #NaPoWriMo”
Day 25 I’m going to make this quick before the ‘puter gremlins wake up or before my mind short-circuits a vital part of my body.
Following the prompts of the last two days Today’s prompt is “write a Wednesday poem” ... hoping to make the final week of Apr Poem-A-Day challenge easy for you! Continue reading “Apr 25 #AprPAD #NaPoWRiMo”
Day 24 I am being SUCH a writer today … and by that I mean I am allowing every little thing to pull me away from writing – as writers tend to fall prey to. But can you blame Continue reading “Apr 24 #AprPAD #NaPoWRiMo”
Hate realizing a post didn’t – well – post.
Day 23 I didn’t get to a post yesterday – what with the Garden Poems reading and other distractions. So consider that day a wild card as far as prompts go.
My next reading will be this Thursday – Moments Before Midnight Continue reading “Apr 23 #AprPAD #NaPoWRiMo”
Day 21 
A Quick reminder – I will be one of 10 poets reading Tomorrow (Earth Day) at Garden Poems at Gaiety Hollow. Event is 2-4 pm at Salem’s Gaiety Hollow Continue reading “Apr 21 #AprPAD #NaPoWRiMo”
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Ariel, Pacific NW poet 