Empty Spaces

November 27, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

An abandoned house…absence of birds (and water) at a local lake…an empty walkway… Empty spaces hold so much potential… (For Lens-Artists Photography challenge: empty spaces)

Looking Up, Looking Down

November 24, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Drawn by the artistry of the sky, I find I am perpetually looking up… A view, looking down from a hotel room: For Lens-Artists Photography Challenge: Looking up and looking down.

Spark

November 22, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It took me many years to reconnect with my creative spark, but I’m so glad I did. There is so much hope, release, and beauty in the act of creating. How do you bloom yourself?

Which Way, Animals?

November 19, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

“Uhm, what happened to the path?” asks the deer. “Best to stick to the fence line, I’ve discovered,” responds the cow. (For Cee’s Which Way Challenge: with animals) Another note: Speaking of directions, I’ve made a conscious decision to stay out of the divisive discourse – too mucky and not at all healing for the […]

Santa’s on His Way?

November 17, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I created this piece a week ago. Weather was turning, and I got inspired to make lists, and then, wham….Ric and I tested positive for COVID. Damn! The doctor immediately prescribed Paxlovid with a warning that it would cause a terrible taste in my mouth (it does) and likely affect my gastrointestinal system. No joke […]

Recipe For Love

November 15, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Relationships are complicated. Each generation, it seems, struggles to find the answers. My tanka is a one observation. What would you add?

Filling the Frame: Seasons

November 13, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: filling the frame

Red-bellied Woodpecker

November 12, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

He darts in – a quick peck at the suet – and then is gone. Hard to miss with that crop of flaming red crown, and impossible to catch – he’s wary of any movement. So, it felt like a small victory when I managed to capture this beauty one day. Bird of the week […]

Asymmetry Unbalances Me

November 10, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It doesn’t actually unbalance me, but these photos having disturbing elements. Doesn’t that truck’s landing look a little precarious? And what to make of the flurry of gulls? My lens had no idea where to focus. (For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: asymmetry)

Statement

November 8, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

At this late stage of life, I desire to assert my gifts to their fullest capacity –not just to blossom, but also to make a lasting statement –all life is precious, beautiful, and worthy of acknowledgment.

Wings

(Written during my bedbound years with ME/CFS)

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

May is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness month. Also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, this disease is characterized by exhaustion after exertion. The exertion can be physical -taking a shower; emotional – worrying or obsessing; or mental- filling out forms. The best source of information about ME/cfs, as we call it, is the Bateman Horne Center. They […]

Sorry

Sorry –so much inadequacybundled into one wordas if five letterscan conveydepths of regret,shock, dismay seems I am the sparkto your lighter fluid –unintentional, I swear still reelingfrom the aftermathof the explosion attempting todeconstruct theformula –precautionary I am sorry –that you are enraged,that you are so obviously disappointedthat you are consumed with resentment –except, it is […]