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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

An Easter Toast

04/29/23 Leave a Comment

This poem received First Place in the May 2023 Saturday Writers' Poetry Contest. It can be found in Anthology #17, Writing Buffet. ♥ ♥ ♥She ate apple cores … [Read more...] about An Easter Toast

Filed Under: Nature, Poetry, Published Writings, Wildlife

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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LATEST RAMBLINGS

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)

A Timeline of Writings

SHORT WRITINGS

A Profile on Memories

I must admit, it caught me totally off guard. While checking for upcoming events, there it was, the Facebook notice reminder that Jacqie’s birthday … [Read More...] about A Profile on Memories

Chilling Ruminations

Once again Fall moves in and stares me down, and this time I'm staring back. Just as the leaves start to turn a golden yellow, my thoughts turn to … [Read More...] about Chilling Ruminations

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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:
Insight Timer Meditation App
Sez Kristiansen
Sleeping At Last

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