commove: verb – 1. to move violently: agitate 2. to rouse intense feeling in: excite to passion. Vandalize In Space Blank stares Blank slates to vandalize Vandalize the empty hearts Vandalize the vapid Vapid vikings Vapid minds Minds the sloths Minds to commove Commove me Commove the day Day washers Day away Away from hereContinue reading “C is for Commove”
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B is for Banausic and Bickham – Craft Book Review: Jack M. Bickham Double Feature
banausic: adjective – relating to or concerned with earning a living; utilitarian; mechanical; practical. Not operating on a refined or elevated level; mundane. Today’s NaPoWriMo theme was the I, or the speaker of the poem. I thought it tied in well with witness testimony which I am studying in an online forensic psychology class throughContinue reading “B is for Banausic and Bickham – Craft Book Review: Jack M. Bickham Double Feature”
April Is Coming: NaPoWriMo & A to Z Challenge & Me
Life Lessons: Always Learning These last couple months, I have learned a few things about myself: 1. Joining the YMCA is a good way to pay money to inspire me to stay home and write. 2. In the Fall and Winter, I write stories that will eventually be called for on Dark Markets. 3. WhenContinue reading “April Is Coming: NaPoWriMo & A to Z Challenge & Me”
Final Days of 2017 Day 24: This Crazy Cat
Yesterday, was the annual family white elephant exchange and after everyone left, this crazy cat was left behind. It is now part of my odd decoration collection and today’s inspiration. #vss very short story Jenna thought it was so cute when her new Siamese cat jumped into her hat box where she kept her sewingContinue reading “Final Days of 2017 Day 24: This Crazy Cat”
Christmas In Japan: Final Days of 2017 Day 19
I still haven’t been to Japan. I hope to visit some day. This pretty, colorful kimono seemed like an odd addition to the tree, so I thought I’d spend the day exploring Christmas traditions in Japan. You can read about Christmas traditions in Japan at All Things Christmas, The Culture Trip and Why Christmas? #vssContinue reading “Christmas In Japan: Final Days of 2017 Day 19”
#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Joy To The World!
Many people put fake, plastic instruments on their Christmas trees. I like real ones. I received this Ocarina in a basket of world instruments as a Christmas gift. It adds gorgeous color to the tree and when the spirit moves, I can grab it and play along with my favorite carol. Or, in all honesty, make horribleContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Joy To The World!”
Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17
I received these at a white elephant gift exchange. I think every tree needs some thoughtful pink flamingos. #vss very short story The reindeer became skittish as they got closer to Florida. A crew of pink flamingos were vying for their jobs and were always trying to show off for Santa. Trying not to kickContinue reading “Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17”
Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa
In the mood for a Hawaiian Christmas? This Santa is. My sweetie and I agree he would know the words to Mele Kalikimaka, so we’re not sure what he’s looking at in this book. If you’d like to listen to the song here’s some Bing Crosby. #vss very short story Santa let his elf takeContinue reading “Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa”
Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14
#vss very short story “Now Chris Kringle, what happened to your neck?” asked Mrs. Claus when her husband came in after his package deliveries wearing a thick brace. Santa moaned and stiffly bent into his chair. “I thought it would be fun to let Tigger lead my sleigh last night.” Today’s Poetry Prompt and PoemContinue reading “Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14”
Feeling Groovy – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 13
Today, I took pictures of funny ornaments on my Mother’s Christmas tree. Many of them were mine, or ones I had played with as a child. This rosy-cheeked dandy was totally getting his groove on. #vss very short story Harry put on his bow-tie and his best top hat. He grabbed his dancing cane, readyContinue reading “Feeling Groovy – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 13”
Experience Writing 