Jaye Marie's Blog, page 89
October 12, 2023
Why Do We Dream?
I have never dreamed much, but when I do, most of the time they are the same dreams. Or are they nightmares? In my childhood, I often dreamed of trying to find my way through a mass of upright metal poles that are barring my way. I feel hopelessly lost and cannot find a way … Continue reading Why Do We Dream?
October 10, 2023
If it Ain’t Broke… #Writing
Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Lulled into a false sense of security by everything technical behaving lately, I have been delaying my plan to move my WIP from Microsoft Word to Scrivener. I believe in that old adage that if it ain’t broke, leave it alone… My main reason for procrastinating is that I honestly believe … Continue reading If it Ain’t Broke… #Writing
October 9, 2023
Macro Monday… and a spot of gardening…
Image by AdelinaZw from Pixabay Despite all the talk of getting an Indian Summer, I am feeling the chill of winter approaching, reminding me that there is a lot to do before the first frosts. Consequently, I spent a lot of time outside this weekend, desperately trying to tidy up the garden. I needed to finish cutting the … Continue reading Macro Monday… and a spot of gardening…
October 8, 2023
#Silent Sunday… A Walk in the Park…
The view across the lake… they call it a pond, but surely it is too big? They have some unusual trees around the lake… and here is another one! I always feel so much better after a walk around the lake…
October 7, 2023
Good News and Bad News…
I really wanted to do a Six on Saturday post today, but short of going for a walk to see if I could find something to photograph, I don’t have anything. There have been other developments this week, however. I have good news and bad news. I have been putting off cutting the grass as … Continue reading Good News and Bad News…
Touching the Edge… #Poetry
Image by Peter H from Pixabay Touching the Edge Standing in a dark room I touch the edge of tomorrow. I am drawn into an unfamiliar world Facing myself in the mirror my image speaks to me. I don’t understand the words My image fades like fog I am standing in the dark room, afraid to move. Slow, … Continue reading Touching the Edge… #Poetry
October 6, 2023
Destiny or Fate? #Choices
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Destiny or Fate? I was reading an article the other day, where they were talking about destiny and fate as though they were two different things. I have always thought they basically the same thing. Is destiny what you hope for, and fate what you end up with? Curious to see who was … Continue reading Destiny or Fate? #Choices
October 5, 2023
Like a River… #Poetry
Image by Alex Hu from Pixabay Time flows like a river, never still Its current carries moments, at will It dances through the night and the day Stealing seconds, then slipping away A relentless force, it cannot be tamed, leaving memories in its wake, unnamed Embrace each fleeting moment sublime, For in the end, it's time that marks … Continue reading Like a River… #Poetry
The Determination of a Purple Pansy…
At the risk of being a boring old fart, I am still going on about the struggle it takes to do anything different these days. Except for writing, of course. Luckily, creating characters in unusual and interesting situations works better than ever. Something I am incredibly grateful for. More time to do this would be … Continue reading The Determination of a Purple Pansy…
October 3, 2023
The Botanist: (Washington Poe Book 5) #Review #Hard Boiled Mystery #Fiction
This is going to be the longest week of Washington Poe’s life… Detective Sergeant Washington Poe can count on one hand the number of friends he has. And he’d still have his thumb left. There’s the guilelessly innocent civilian analyst, Tilly Bradshaw of course. Insanely brilliant, she’s a bit of a social hand grenade. He’s … Continue reading The Botanist: (Washington Poe Book 5) #Review #Hard Boiled Mystery #Fiction
