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Conversation with My Muse (12-2-2020)

December 2, 2020

“Hey,” whispered my muse, “Don’t forget about me today. And remember, I flow better in the morning, when you journal regularly.” Setting down my tea, I looked to the yard. Yes, my muse and I have such good flow out in that yard setting. Sharpies, 100-page notebooks, the sky as our ceiling, and conversating Muse: Prior … More Conversation with My Muse (12-2-2020)

Lady by the River- Author Spotlights (November 30, 2020)

November 30, 2020

One of my goals for November 2020 was to feature spotlights about the contributing authors from the “Lady by the River” book. This month is a bit of an anniversary — it was four years ago today (November 30, 2016) when we met our first “hard deadline” for chapter drafts. For those that do not know, Lady by … More Lady by the River- Author Spotlights (November 30, 2020)

One Word Sunday: Read on Red (& Inese Poga)

November 29, 2020

Happy Sunday Readers, I have been wanting to share something from the artist Inese Poga for a while now – and when I saw that that “One Word Sunday” prompt was “Red, Read, or Read on Red” – it reminded me of Inese Poga’s Joy of Color post, where she featured some art that had … More One Word Sunday: Read on Red (& Inese Poga)

Pick Your Own Topic: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (White)

November 28, 2020

The Lens-Artist photo challenge theme is “Pick Your Own” – and after seeing Rusha and Janet both go with a “white” theme- and they both had such diverse takes, I decided to go with white as well. Ready? Let’s go outdoors and indoors as we explore some photos with white. Closing Photo * … More Pick Your Own Topic: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (White)

Take Many, Many Pictures

November 26, 2020

Hello Readers, Travel with Intent’s challenge quote this week is this: “Photography is pretty simple stuff. You just react to what you see, and take many, many pictures.” – Elliott Erwitt My take on the quote is that I agree with the value of taking “many, many pictures” – because it offers benefits (although not sure if photography … More Take Many, Many Pictures

Now and Then: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

November 25, 2020

Oh Hello Readers, Lens-Artist photo challenge theme is “now and then” First photo for this theme: “NOW” these skis make a tree, but back “THEN” they used to be used for skiing the slopes ___ Next, “NOW” these canoes make a sculpture, but back “THEN” they were used to glide along water. _____ “NOW” this car … More Now and Then: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

Wednesday Street Shots (11/04/2020)

November 4, 2020

(UPDATED POST 11-5-2020) *** THESE LAST TWO HAVE DOUBLE RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WHICH I NOTICED LATER *** All street shots east coast of US PRIORHOUSE 2020 So do you have any favs or least favs? MY FAVS TODAY ARE 2, 10, AND 11 (I … More Wednesday Street Shots (11/04/2020)

Far and Near (more leftovers)

November 3, 2020

Using more leftover photos and quotes from folders Also, joining with Sunday Stills . . . . . . . .

Leftovers: Doors and Quotes

November 2, 2020

Hello readers, doing a little early November cleaning and wanted to share these leftovers from a folder. Doors and quotes *** *** *** ___ Did a quote stand out to you from this post? I like the idea about how “a trouble is what you make it” and maybe how we go about … More Leftovers: Doors and Quotes

Hello Readers, The squares for days #25 & 26 relate to things that I love for health. First, journaling is such a balancing and centering activity for me. Also, for physical wellness – I highly recommend every household keep some “bitters” on hand. Or try this “bitters and ginger” formula. I keep a small amount in my … More Healthy Favorites – Journaling and Ginger-Bitters blend (#Kindasquare Days 25-26)