“It’s the Best!”

December 12, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Wait till I tell my Mom I’m having hot chocolate for dinner! Do you have marshmallows, too?” she’d excitedly asked the waitress. “No marshmallows, but we have whip cream.” “Oh yum!” Children are so easy to please. I’d been in emergency all day, but didn’t want to cancel plans, so Ric picked her up from […]

Oh, Baby, I’m Nostalgic

December 11, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

There is nothing like a baby around to lift the spirits. And, they make me nostalgic. As does this video of our granddaughter’s recent carolling. Where have the years gone? (For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo A Week: babies, and Lens-Artists: nostalgic)

Seasonal Pairings

December 10, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A mid-morning glidegeese on frosted river A glance bank at Summercone flowers snugly coupled Two tasty treats, memoriesof late October tricks… (For Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: two of anything.)

V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #76: music

December 9, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This week’s challenge was inspired by a new follower of mine on Twitter. His name is John Tiller, and he hails from Manchester, UK. After listening to his pinned track: “Battle Ready”, I promised to share his work, so here it is: https://johntiller.bandcamp.com/track/battle-ready John’s Twitter account is @itsjohntiller. Music is the focus this week. Share […]

Satisfaction

December 8, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

SimpleAlluringTemporalInspiringSweetFickleAttainableChosenTempoIntuitiveOftenNeglected. It’s been a week. Happy to have made it to Sunday, still breathing. Thank you dear blogging friends for keeping me sane with your wonderful posts and comments. Please take a moment to look back, if you missed any: Reverie in ReverseHeart to HeartReena SaxenaAWISEWOMANSJOURNEYSharing ThoughtsPHOTOGRAPHY OCDPoetryPaletteparallaxone letter UPSgeoilStuff and what if… See you […]

Soft Passages

December 7, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Evening light sets Autumn hues aglowa gentle farewell to summer’s emerald rule. Frost softens Autumn’s waning fizzlecasts a chilly mist inviting wintry dreams. (For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: pastel/ soft colours)

Adieu

December 6, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

How bright the coloursunlight creating shadow –dramatic ending.

Beauty To Be Found

December 5, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

The seasonal cold hit our house this week, and not wishing to share it, I locked myself in with mugs of lemon and honey. An ice storm blasted Sunday, so we were happy to stay put. Ice and compromised balance do not blend well. Then, before the ice could melt, it snowed. Another good day […]

Communication

December 4, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo A Week Challenge: communication. My kids may kill me for posting these old pics, so please don’t mention it, lol.

Pondering Abstractions

December 2, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The certainty of yesterdayhas slipped our grasplight deflecting truthtossing us into the abstract I ponder processand outcomes,will my mind to carry megliding between thermalsdissolving into vapours Some realities too hard to bear –dislodged, we tread the indeterminate. (I submit these images and poem to the challenges of Lens-Artists and Ragtag Community. While we try to […]

Back Seat Only

I can’t remember a timewhen elegance chose meto sit in the front seatride along in style She’d be clad in whiteand I’m ever too messycan’t control myselfmight tarnish the upholstery She’d want to go shoppingrings and jewels flashinglike Pretty Womanafter the haul I’m second-handtypically slink in and outgrabbing what I need and goinglest anyone see […]

Having a Why

(This is found poem, previously posted on OneWoman’s Quest II)

Over It!

One day it’s so mild that I don’t bother with a coat, the next we wake up to snow on the ground. The plants pushing up through the soil seem a little more patient than me – as if they are humouring nature’s fickleness. I’m ready for clear change. A pair of finches just flew […]