In the 1950s, childhood memories of playing near lilac bushes highlight innocence, imagination, and the lessons learned about nature and faulty thinking.
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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 Tiny Daisy
On hillsides, arrowleaf balsamroot blooms, while the barren shrub-steppe floor contrasts with the beauty of tiny desert yellow daisies, revealing nature's resilience and charm.
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 The Dandelion
celebrate the resilience of dandelions as a metaphor for embracing diversity and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of kindness, self-acceptance, and coexistence.
NaPoWriMo Spring Delights Spreading Phlox
Mats of phlox diffusa bloom beautifully among glacial rocks, showcasing nature’s delight throughout spring and summer.
NaPoWriMo Kwanzan Cherry Tree
The Kwanzan Cherry Tree on Stevens Street showcases fragrant double pink blossoms and vibrant leaves, evoking fairy imagery during early spring.
NaPoWriMo Fairy Slippers Found
About fairies, finding evidence in wildflowers, particularly lupine, and invites readers to witness their whimsical May Day dance.
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