Holiday atmosphere at city hall overflows with handcrafted gifts while a shiny red truck carries a perfect Christmas tree, as in a Norman Rockwell painting.
Tag: Poetry
A Note, Photo, and Poem — for years this I wrote every day, now once a week
NaNoWriMo 2023
The author successfully completed the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge 2023, writing 50,000 words in 30 days. The resulting rough draft novel includes a new, unseen world and unique characters.
They Hear us
mule deer hear us on our walk before we see them
Grateful
grateful for life, nature, family, and gentleness amidst the world's negativity; a poetry piece, 'Grateful'
I, Sycamore
Joy in the lingering autumn leaves, beauty in what others may regard as a mess. A unity and harmony between nature and us: poetry and art inspired by the sycamore tree.
Turkey Tower
The author recounts daily walks with their dog, Guthrie, near three towers that carry electricity from Grand Coulee Dam. They reflect on the significance of the dam, whose electricity aided the Allies in World War II. On one walk, they observe a flock of turkeys flying to the towers, possibly in evasion of a coyote, inspiring a poem.
Autumn Drive
Odessa, Washington in early October: Despite the shops being closed and streets silent, the sunny afternoon and empty benches evoked a peaceful small-town life.
Curiosity
Scott celebrated a delightful birthday with wishes from family and a walk with his new dog, Guthrie. The family's shy cat unexpectedly showed curiosity towards a discarded shopping bag, stealing the day's spotlight.
Caturday on Day 322
The writer reflects on a photo of their cousin's sneering cat from a past visit to North Dakota. The cat's disapproval of an offered apple inspires a Caturday poem.
Find the Calm
Make time for nature, its calming effects, and its impact on wellbeing. The author shares their own experience with nature and ends the note with a nature-inspired poem.
I wonder, if I draw a line... 