Hello Readers, The Carrot Ranch writing prompt this week is to create a flash-fiction piece of 99 words, which expresses the phrase, “scream inside your heart.” Here is the Priorhouse submission: __ Title: Rose-Colored Glasses Word Count: 99 …. Adjusting my seat, I dusted lint from my black dress. The tradition of black clothes for funerals, where’d … More Scream Inside Your Heart (Carrot Ranch Fiction)
Happy Monday Readers, It is time for Monday Morning Blooms. This time with a little research about why gardening is good for mental health. Many of us know this already (and linking to Trent’s weekly smile because gardening brings a smile) but there is empirical support for this garden and improved mental health connection. I had to make a video about … More Monday Morning Blooms – Research about Gardening for Mental Health
Hello Readers, Have a few photos from the Pittsburg area to connect with Becky B’s Squares July Perspective Theme (linking here) …. Let’s end with some generic perspective quotes – as reminders: “If you want to hone accurate perspective – you need to start with small understandings and insights – in the … More Photos from Pittsburg (#squareperspectives)
Hello Readers, Have I mentioned that it feels so great to be back into a little bit of a blog groove? Well it does. And one idea that has been in my blogging folder is a post about hydrants. My first post about hydrants is here – and it came when I was counting down the … More Hydrants Post #2 (and shout out to EQUINOXIO blogger)
Hello Readers, The Carrot Ranch writing prompt this week is to create a flash fiction piece of 99 words (no more, no less) that answers the question, “Who is Monreal Dorb?” Here is the Priorhouse submission: Title: Who is Monreal Dorb? Word Count: 99 …. Will you read aloud? Sure. “Something in his walk, his look – … More Who is Monreal Dorb? (Carrot Ranch Fiction)
The weekly theme for the lens-artists’ photo challenge is Spring (here) Here are photos that reflect my spring: >> … What about you? Growing any herbs? Have you read any good books this spring – or summer? Hope you have a great rest of your day CARE TO JOIN in with the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge … More Spring 2020 – Two Herbs & Two Books (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #105 )
Last week’s Sunday Stills theme was “perspective” (here) – and Terri was also connecting with Becky B’s Squares July perspective theme (linking here). To join in with both challenges, I have leather boot details to share. Earlier this year, I had the chance to watch a handful of documentaries about fashion. Not sure how I found this … More Leather and Fashion-Themed Shows (Sunday Stills & Squares)
The theme for the lens-artists’ photo challenge is Summer (here) I decided to share photos unique to summer 2020, which has that Covid flair. … Anyhow, as the world slowly reopens after COVID shutdowns, let’s walk through that door and get outside- and focus on rebuilding our … More Summer 2020 with COVID Flair (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #104 )
Bethel Woods Museum Woodstock Monument .. … Did you Know? The Woodstock festival took place 70 miles away from Woodstock – in Bethel, New York. The organizers were not able to find a big enough spot in Woodstock itself – and then finally the framer Max Yasgur agreed to lease 600 acres of his alfalfa farm for … More Woodstock Post 4 – Bethel Woods Monument and more
Hello Readers – Earlier this year, Renee Greene, freelance writer and blogger from Heart Tokens (here) did a review of my Avian Friends book. It came at a surprise time – and was a special gift. I am still moved and it was a few months ago. Renee’s review of the book reminded me to stay … More Why Birds Matter & Avian Friends book review by Renee Greene
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Hello Readers. I have two entries for Carrot Ranch Fiction ____ Last week, HERE, the challenge was to write a 99-word story about “nourish” – Here is my take: Title: No Words Needed Come in, tired one. Sit down. I see you are on your way south. to the sea. Your bed for the night is there. And … More Carrot Ranch Fiction – No Words Needed & Danger
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