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Life Lessons

In, Out, Repeat

11/19/23 Leave a Comment

In, Out, Repeat

Living in the here and now is something I'm trying to do by heart. © 2023 HSE … [Read more...] about In, Out, Repeat

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Poetry

Spring to Life

10/28/23 Leave a Comment

Spring to Life

December born into hibernation a world of lusterless color revolving slowly on the same axis illumination lost April bursts to life its dynamic … [Read more...] about Spring to Life

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Poetry

Unboxing The Past

08/24/23 Leave a Comment

This Unboxing The Past short story received Honorable Mention in the September 2023 Saturday Writers’ Prose Contest (which had a 2,023 word limit). It can be … [Read more...] about Unboxing The Past

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Family, Published Writings, Short Writings

Invocation of the Annual Rings

07/01/23 Leave a Comment

A fresh leaf, a new start Another ring in the circle of life. May we continue to grow and expand, holding strong through any upcoming storm. May each … [Read more...] about Invocation of the Annual Rings

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Poetry

A Refined Finish

02/24/23 Leave a Comment

A Refined Finish

This poem received Second Place in the March 2023 Saturday Writers’ Poet Laureate's writing contest. It can be found in Anthology #17, Writing Buffet. ♥ ♥ … [Read more...] about A Refined Finish

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Poetry, Published Writings

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The Rambler — Female, 60+ and getting older by the minute. I've always loved to write, but the words have rarely left my head. Here, now, that's all about to change.
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Triptych Life Academy

This poem was written in response to Rattle’s March 2025 ekphrastic challenge, which featured E.E. King’s painting titled “Art Class Siblings — Under … [Read More...] about Triptych Life Academy

Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

Modern last supper— aggressions simmering in a melting pot © 2024 HSE … [Read More...] about Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

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SHORT WRITINGS

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Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Growing Close

(This is the third part of a series, the first of which you can find here.) I had no idea what wonder our deer guests would reveal in the weeks to … [Read More...] about Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Growing Close

Being Present is Life’s Present

Being more present in and for your own life is much like being present with others: Sit and with a softness in your heart, look beyond and hold the … [Read More...] about Being Present is Life’s Present

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Soul-Soothing Resources

Soul-Soothing Resources
Below are some of my most favorite rest stops when the soul feels frazzled and needs to reconnect or take a little break:
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Sleeping At Last

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