Before the excitement of the first snowfall of the season, there is often rain. Perhaps not a lot of it, but just enough to muck up the lawn, dangerously puddle the streets and dampen spirits in search of something wondrous and new. Read: Quick write: Be inspired by winter’s stark landscape Writing is like that … Continue reading »
Among some of my favorite things are the spring breezes that bring us closer each day to summer. For some of us that means that we will take advantage of all that warm, swirling goodness to step outside and hang a line – of laundry, that is. Of course, modern machines that are faster, sleeker … Continue reading »
Flickr photographer Klearchos Kapoutsis is quickly becoming one of my favorites. He captures some of the most visually captivating images I have seen. Check out this church in Oia, Santorini: The contrast of color – vibrant, Easter-egg blue and the stark, sun-splashed white, is stunning. Take a moment to flex your “describing” muscles with this … Continue reading »
Check out this wonderfully windswept tree. It reminds me of the ancient Greek play “Antigone,” where the headstrong Creon is reminded that a tree that bends does not break. Join the conversation! Take a moment to write a paragraph or two describing this battered tree. Or perhaps consider how and where in your life you … Continue reading »
With November upon us and the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it seems each new day has friends on Facebook professing gratitude for their loved ones, good health and happiness. Today, I am grateful for porch swings. They hold many memories for me that include both meaningful conversations and solitary introspection. And there are so many rich, … Continue reading »