Published inScrittura·PinnedMember-onlyAnd Sew onWith needle and thread — I begin my course darting up and down a seam’s edge. Borders, hems, embroidered frocks, I weave my way across fabric stocks. Where other see pattern I see texture then choose the color that reveals its measure. Bring the needle to the thread is a treasured trick. Or faced with…Rhyming Poetry1 min readRhyming Poetry1 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·PinnedMember-onlyThe Wisdom of AuntiesStarts at the table — Only an Aunt… can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend. (author unknown) So pull up a chair and listen. For the last 18 months, I’ve been student teaching at the Elder Lodge in my neighborhood. …Aunties4 min readAunties4 min read
Published inScrittura·PinnedMember-onlyPearls SeededAlong a strand — Seeded Pearls1 min readSeeded Pearls1 min read
PinnedMember-onlyEditors Want You to SucceedWhat to expect during this 30 minute segment — I had to look twice when my query got accepted Because I’m not one of the most prolific writers with a gazillion followers. However, I read lots of different stories and I take the time to comment. John O'Neill clapped for all my stories. How did that make me feel? Special. John recently retired from this platform, but his ongoing…Editing2 min readEditing2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 7Member-onlyI Must Talk About My FatherTo talk of me. — I can talk about myself forever, but writing about myself not so much. A written record leaves a trail that leads to trouble. I’ve learned to let my actions reveal parts of me. Looking in the mirror every day requires an act of courage. I am not the only one…Amends6 min readAmends6 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Aug 1Member-onlyIf I Can’t Water the PlantsI’ll water the birds — Water Wiggler1 min readWater Wiggler1 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Jul 14Member-onlyI Told My Dream OffAnxiety Dreams are the worst — Some of us have falling dreams. I feel lucky that doesn’t happen to me. When does that falling sensation stop? Eternity? I dream I’m late for a final exam In the dream, I find myself in an unfamiliar classroom, where I am handed an exam and told it represents 50% of my grade. …Test Anxiety3 min readTest Anxiety3 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Jul 4Member-onlySummer is a Time for Road TripsThe Mississippi River Scenic Highway — June is graduation season My husband and I took turns driving through Wisconsin for our youngest grand-niece’s graduation party. It’s an important milestone. Show you care, and Show up!!!!!!! Since these are country roads with lots of wildlife, we count road-kill. I know it’s morbid but we’ve always done it. We counted 17 raccoons…Mississippi River2 min readMississippi River2 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Jun 5Member-onlySome Flowers Last One Day then DisappearFifty Word Challenge #115: ‘Loss — Transitory1 min readTransitory1 min read
Published inDead or Alive·May 18Member-onlySpiders Make Easy VillainsI doubt they care — Spiders1 min readSpiders1 min read