In the 1950s, childhood memories of playing near lilac bushes highlight innocence, imagination, and the lessons learned about nature and faulty thinking.
Category: Memory
#rememberthemoments #sliceoflife a bit of my life
NaPoWriMo Sand’s Pink Carpet
A visit to Crescent Bay revealed a beautiful pink blanket of wildflowers, prompting a haiku about pinweed's striking beauty.
NaPoWriMo E Pluribus Unum
The piece reflects on freedom of speech, urging collective expression against tyranny while promoting nonviolent assembly in America.
NaPoWriMo Less Traveled
At Crescent Bay, a tough path fosters mindfulness, revealing beauty like Phlox longifolia and inspiring creativity.
NaPoWriMo Gas Prices
Steamboat Rock State Park was once a favorite walking spot, now too far due to high gas prices.
NaNoWriMo It Is Coming
The post highlights the beauty of public lands in Washington State, warning against their potential sale to private interests that could harm the environment.
NaPoWriMo Encounter
A dog is distracted by a A dog is distracted by a marmot while I walk by a lake, leading to an encounter with a brown snake, capturing feelings of mutual respect.
NaPoWriMo Amazing Earth
The author reflects on the Grand Coulee Dam, highlighting the balance between human engineering and nature, urging collective responsibility for Earth's future.
NaPoWriMo For Fruit in the Winter
Crab apple trees from the 1940s provide seasonal enjoyment and nourishment for wildlife, inspiring art and poetry about their beauty and significance.
NaPoWriMo Forager’s Lot
A plant's edibility is uncertain; it could be miner's lettuce or spurge. Key identification features include stem fluids and flower colors. Ongoing observation is encouraged for clarity.
I wonder, if I draw a line... 