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Writerly Wednesday

What's your synonym or sentence for gull (or gulled)? There are several meanings for this word.This is a verb example: He gulled me into buying swampland.

It's Ketch-Up Day

 

Did you have a good weekend? Week going well so far?

We are perking along. The HH is going to have back surgery in December. And speaking of, he surprised me with these. Pretty cute, hey?

  AND

I saw this in the grocery store and thought of former blogger, Ro. She loved/loves cheeseburgers. Aren't they a hoot?

AND 

I found these empty nests in the yard. Had no idea they were there till after the fact.

This one I found on the ground.

 This one was hiding in the butterfly bush and is quite hard to see.

AND

We still have butterflies, which bring me quiet joy.

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A few last summer flowers.

AND 

Maisy

 

AND

From New York

Thanks, Jacob.

 AND last but not least a correction. Remember this pic? I said it was from Virginia. It was actually from California.  I was confused.😕

Have a great one, friends.

 

Your Weekend Read: DEEP IN THE FOREST WHERE POETRY BLOOMS by D.L. Finn

 

I'm thrilled to share a new release from good friend and author Denise Finn. I love her poetry and if you haven't tried it, you are in for a treat.

Thank you for having me over to visit your amazingblog, Sandra 😊Today I’m going to share a couple of poems, the video, and a chance to win agift card.

 

Blurb

Embark on a captivating journey with D. L. Finn as she guides you throughthe intricate landscapes of free verse and symbolic poetry. Hike with herthrough the magical forest, feel the wind on your face riding on the back of aHarley, or bask on the warm Hawaiian shores. Her search for life’s magicinvites the reader to traverse through the four seasons in part one. Emotions,observations, and stories weave through part two’s texture. Whether the wordsexplore a sunset, healing, or magic, each poem flows through moments wherepoetry blooms.

Video

https://youtu.be/nL2zD1dRakA

Excerpts

From SpringMUSES

 

My brown dogand striped cat Rest comfortably by me.

They are my loving muses. Their peaceful presence Capturesmy soul's prose And delivers it into existence.

From Free Spirit

ABUNDANCE

 

Surrounded by abundance.

Staring eyes see nothing.

Sweetscent of spring goes unnoticed.

The sun's warmth, tries tothaw frozen souls

Birds croon good news, no one hearsit.

Earth offers wisdom, we live in anicy vacuum

Our senses have become numb.

Until that day.

When one brave soul steps outside that cave

And finally sees where they are.

Heavenly exquisiteness makesthem cry.

And opens their once-closed heart and mind.

 

From Poetry Stories and Some Truth: Told through haibuns

The Bookcase

The dusty-book aroma filled me with happiness. Theold house was mine now, includingthis exquisite library.My hand brushed over some ofthe greatclassics Treasure Island, Moby Dick, Pride and Prejudice, The GreatGatsby, and Little Women. I sneezed and continuedto rescue the collection from its grimy lair. There would be hours ofreading seated by a roaringfire. I breathed in gratitude, knowing all my dreamshad come true.Then, I ran across a book that would not budge. A heavy tug revealed what was hidden.

 

the bookcase a door

a stale room with onerare book

Gutenberg Bible

 

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FUN FINN FACTS

1.       I played Scrabblefor the first time this year, thanks to my husband’s suggestion. Now I’maddicted and got a new board set for my husband and my 40th WeddingAnniversary.

2.       I’ve collected rocksand crystals since I was a little girl. There are so many around the house thatit takes me several trips to put them all on my front deck to give them a nicefull-moon bath.

Giveaway

To celebrate my latest release, I willrandomly choose a winner from the comment section for one $5 Amazon Gift Card. 

D. L. Finn is an independent California local whoencourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised inthe foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, andcats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in readingall types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. Shealways treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded bytowering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed.Her creations include children’s books, adult fiction, a unique autobiography,and poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to allreaders to join her.

 

D.L. Finn Links:

Twitter /X

Bookbub

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

D.L. Finn blog

Amazon Page

YouTube

 

Did You Know

 Did you know, that in olden times amethysts were used to ward off drunkenness?

 

For more information: Amethyst | Purple Quartz, Healing Properties, February Birthstone | Britannica

Writerly Wednesday

What's your synonym or sentence for:

 

 

Sentence example: Everywhen I see the moon, I think of you. 

It's Ketch-up Tuesday

 

Hope you had a great weekend and that your week is off to an excellent start.

For those of you who wonder and the many who don't (hehe), here's 

A Day in the Life of Frank:

Keeping an eye on those dratted birds.

 

Making sure everything's okay in the house when he is on the porch.

 

Helping unload the groceries.

 

Helping fold the grocery bags.

 

Keeping an eye on the neighborhood.

 

Helping with the laundry.

 

Practicing his mountain climbing skills.

Taking his afternoon nap.

 

Spending time with his buddy.

 

Making sure no one is sneaking snacks.

 

Stopping to smell the flowers.

AND

All tuckered out as another righteous day comes to a close.

Your Weekend Read: FUSION

 

I'm excited to announce the latest book of poetry from friend and author Balroop Singh. If you're a poetry lover, you're in for a treat. Balroop is a former teacher and educator and has a passion for writing. You can find her at:: http://balroop2013.wordpress.com

You can find FUSION at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDVLH86T/

 Book Blurb:

Fusion is the elixir of life. We seek it in every aspect of the cosmos. The magic of fusion manifests itself in the colors of dawn and dusk, in the melodies of nature, in the singing of birds, in the miniscule moments of joy, inspiring us to live in harmony with each other despite the edges that threaten to swallow us. 

The poems in this collection are an amalgamation of harmonies and edges that bind us firmly. We have to wade into murky waters to measure the depth. We have to risk the heights to know our worth. Slippery snow makes us learn how to create footholds. Some songs of life dilute in the hourglass of time to erase the shadows - dark or light, all the colors play an equal role to create a fusion. 

Excerpt:
Ambrosial Love

Snow clad mountaintops

Kiss capricious clouds.

Emerald lake watches,

As rosy hues of dawn smile.

Frozen path, slippery steps

Half-hidden morning sun

Welcomes us to adventurous land

Sunlight seems cold.

Surrounded by a dreamy mist,

Romantic paths allure

We follow the trail,

Wintery kisses welcome us.

The trail we traverse is dreamy

Yet we plod on to unknown destination

Soft, fluffy clouds are complacent

With gold that enhances their beauty.

A distant pool is covered

With white, silver sheet

Peace permeates this place

Its pristine glory is breathing calm.

Swaying on the swing of desire,

Drenched in delight

Bathing in the beams of sunrise

We vow undying love.

Chilly wind wends us closer

Echoes of nature caress

The fragrance of our love

Wafts on the clouds.

Sunsets allure Balroop

Butterflies cast a spell on her

And she can listen to the rustle of leaves for hours.

FYI: I'm at Cowboy Kisses today blogging about Wyatt Earp.

Did You Know

 Did you know, that Purdue University has come up with a paint so white that if enough roofs were painted with it, and it would take a lot, the earth wouldn't absorb more heat than it was emitting. It reflects 98.1 percent of the sun's rays, not to mention it would save on AC bills.

Want to learn more: Scientists created the world's whitest paint. It could eliminate the need for air conditioning. (yahoo.com)

 

 

Writerly Wednesday

 What's your synonym or sentence for:

Example: I just don't grok his joke.

It's Ketch-up Day

 

How are you? How's your weather?

The HH is recovering from Covid.  So far I've managed to dodge the bullet. Toes-crossed, fingers firmly planted on the keyboard.

Here's the last of the Virginia vacay pictures. Starting with the botanical gardens.

To the best of my recollection, this was a tree house in the Children's area.

Back at the AirBNB

And that's it for the vacay.

September calendars' words of wisdom:)

 

Have a great one, buds.