This morning I had a hard time settling into a poem. I did a quick journal to gather my thoughts...and decided on writing a few haikus. I will read your veins As you absorb morning light Leaves are nature’s books Reach for the most light Falling from the blue jay’s beak Mourning dove witness Water… Continue reading Haikus #morningcoffeesessions
Category: On Writing
Today I am – #morningcoffeesessions
Today I am a list A stack of things to do A worker bee with hopes of impressing my queen and my queen is accomplishment Thick gooey sweet honeycomb Get it done At first, I am distracted by the list of things to do today. It is long, not to arduous, but the things on… Continue reading Today I am – #morningcoffeesessions
Carried by…#morningcoffeesessions Day Two
This is what my writing space looks like. It's an easy link click into zoom then I join 140+ writers from around the country, and we listen to Chris' smooth voice, and we are guided to write, write, write. It is simple. It is generous. It is inspiring. It is an important way to clear… Continue reading Carried by…#morningcoffeesessions Day Two
#morningcoffeesessions with Firefly Creative Writing
DAY 1 - #morningcoffeesessions I've joined a writer's group through the fabulous Firefly Creative Writing. I've always dreamed of participating in writing with the Firefly family. Apparently, it takes a pandemic to get me there. So be it. There were over 140 of us from near and far, coffee or tea or water nearby, paper… Continue reading #morningcoffeesessions with Firefly Creative Writing
Interview with Stephanie Steinberg, owner of the Detroit Writing Room
This world really is full of magic. At just about the same time that I was dreaming up Gertrude's Writing Room, Stephanie Steinberg, writer/journalist, was having the same dream. She too wanted to open a space where writers could gather to write, read, learn and play. As I was doing research for Gertrude's whilst writing… Continue reading Interview with Stephanie Steinberg, owner of the Detroit Writing Room
Instant Poetry #NPM2020
Did you see the beautiful morning light? It came in like a hug from the sun, and oh how it lifted my spirit! That was some post yesterday. I hope you're still my friends! I promise the bull has gone back to pasture...away, away, away. Please don't stop sending me things on socials! I am… Continue reading Instant Poetry #NPM2020
Q&A WITH JANE CHRISTMAS! Author of ‘Open House – A Life in Thirty-Two Moves’
This is Jane Christmas. Jane writes memoirs. Her newest book, Open House - A Life in Thirty-Two Moves, had a quiet yet important release yesterday (March 24, 2020). Jane lives in England with the love of her life and their dog. I met Jane just over twenty years ago (we were five-years old...I kid. I… Continue reading Q&A WITH JANE CHRISTMAS! Author of ‘Open House – A Life in Thirty-Two Moves’
Chocolate Cake
Well, we made it to three o'clock and our first day of the Shields Family School is complete. As you can see, the kids have vanished. I'm still writing away. It's been a good day. Yes, I got dressed, put on a real bra, brushed my teeth first-thing, and put on actual clothes. (Though I… Continue reading Chocolate Cake
