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August 23, 2022
#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry #ThemePrompt Challenge No. 286, 8/23/22, #LessonsFrom Nature
It’s been a while, but I thought I would take part in the syllabic poetry challenge, Colleen hosts every week! Sorry I have been gone so long, again, Sis! Lessons from nature Use the theme above to write your choice of syllabic poem. Your poem must include or be about a lesson from nature. Colleen […]
August 22, 2022
Chai And A Chat #200 #ChaiAndAChat
Hi there, Peeps! It’s the 200th episode of our Chai and A Chat sessions, can you believe it? And look at me, late again! But, I have a good excuse. We were at a family wedding all weekend, and I have only been home for a short while, so I am catching up, now! I […]
August 20, 2022
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 389 – Wedding Fun!
“I always cry at weddings. They’re beautiful and I’m always moved.” Jennifer Westfeldt Thank you, Spidey, for a lovely quote! We attended a wedding, yesterday, after quite a few years, what with lockdown, covid, etc. I love a good wedding. We used to attend them all the time when I was growing up, but less […]
#SoCS Aug. 20, 2022 – Key
Linda’s SoCS prompt. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “key.” Use it as a noun, a verb, or use it metaphorically. Have fun! When using a hotel keycard, it is key to know which action you need to open your door. Gone are the days of simple metal keys inserted into locks, then […]
August 19, 2022
Throwback Thursday #52 – Transitions and Modifications
Having another go at Maggie and Laurens, Throwback Thursday challenge! This week it is Maggie at the helm! This week’s prompt is: Transitions and Modifications Think about your first haircut. Were you the kid that cut your own hair? Did you go to a salon or did your parents cut your hair? Did your parents […]
August 17, 2022
One-Liner Wednesday – Covid Spread
“First wedding to attend in 3 years… and I can’t fit into any of my clothes!” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds
August 16, 2022
The Hedge Witch and The Musical Poet by @Marjorie_Mallon #BlogTour #NewRelease
Today I welcome my friend Marjorie Mallon to the blog to talk about her new part poetry/part fiction release, The Hedge Witch and The Musical Poet. The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet is a collection of poetry and flash fiction celebrating the beauty and the vulnerability of the forest kingdom. It begins with the […]
August 15, 2022
Chai And A Chat #199 #ChaiAndAChat
Hi there, Peeps! I apologise for the tardiness, but actually, I’m not sorry, really! For a change I have had a good chill out, which is huge for me, especially after a pretty crazy, hot week and weekend! I have my bath of ice, hope you are sufficiently cool! If we were having chai, I’d tell […]
August 13, 2022
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 388 – Natural
“Happiness is the best makeup.” Drew Barrymore Thank you, Spidey, for a great quote! This kinda follows on from yesterday’s SoCS post. Yesterday I posted a poem I write about accepting ourselves for who or what we are and not trying to make ourselves look different to please the rest of the world. I’m not […]
#SoCS August 13, 2022- Underneath
Linda’s SoCS prompt. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is; starts with “u.” Find a word that starts with the letter “u” and use it however you’d like. Bonus points if it’s the first word in your post. Enjoy! Underneath it all you're still just like the others No-one is perfect Posts show happiness […]
