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daytona trip April 2012

My husband drove me and my friend who now lives three hours north of me for our annual three day weekend in Daytona. We've had to cancel in the past so I'm glad we both could make it. I again had no voice, an ongoing problem with me, and was weak, but with the help of my pushchair (husband pushing me in and out of the condo and the one place we went each day) and by writing notes so I could 'talk' to Margie, we made the trip a good one. I'm so thankful my husband will take us each year. My friend has severe neuropathy so can no longer drive to come down and see me so this is our once a year get together. We've been friends since 1980.

Being near the ocean is always wonderful and after breathing the salt air 24/7 by the second day I was able to talk in a very soft voice off and on the next day.

Below are some photos from the trip.

Margie on our condo patio enjoying our arrival:



Margie and me posing by the ocean on a chilly first day. The beach was almost empty and the waves high. I thought it was beautiful.



Sunrise the first morning showing Crabby Joe's pier beside our condo.



Margie and my husband Steve just up the second day



Me acting the goofus our first night there. It was a bit chilly so I dressed for the occasion:-)



On the second full day we drove 20 minutes to New Smyrna Beach. In contrast to the day before it was bumper to bumper traffic crossing the causeway to the beach and not an empty space to park on the right side all the way down to the south causeway crossing back over. Interesting, but I prefer the quieter beach.



And one more sunrise before leaving...

Interview Issue PoetsArtists Journal online now

The interview issue of PoetsArtists, a MiPOEsias production is just out. You'll find my interview (along with my secrets) along with a poem in this issue. Many good poets and artists here. I hope you take time to read it. Thanks! Pris

Yes, you can die from ME.CFS

Read the CFS Warrier's Jan 24, 2012 post.

Our disgusting appetite for anorexia chic...excellent article

Another day, another dainty dead girl. The premature passing of the French model Isabelle Caro from complications due to anorexia nervosa is as tragic as it is unsurprising. Caro, 28, was the face of the world-famous Nolita campaign, a poster project designed to show dieting teenagers the horrific effects of anorexia on the body.......Continue the article

The New Year has arrived!

I've not been on the blog or visited other blogs in a while. My energy continues to be low and since the social networks caught on only the dilligent bloggers have a strong following. I slept most of New Years day but did manage an appearance at the meal with my husband and his father. Our pets were as sleepy as I was:-)


My husband and his dad.

my father in law and me.

one of our two cats taking a snooze.

pup and Spike relax together. Sabrina hides when anyone she doesn't know well is in the house.

Let's hope this will be a good year for all.

Pris

Sketchbook Journal is out!

I have some haiga in the latest issue. Go to http://poetrywriting.org/Sketchbook6-5SepOct2011/Sketchbook_6-5_SepOct_2011_Haiga_Pris_Campbell_00_Thumbnails.htm   
to see my page . Hit the H on top to go back to the homepage and read the rest of the journal, which also includes collaborations with Geoff Sanderson. Thank you, Sketchbook.

I'm still not much online. I'm finding that I don't have the energy to spread myself so thin if I want to use any of it to write poetry or create haiga.

Pris

Postscripts to the Dead is out!!!

My latest chapbook has been published as part of the MiPOesias Chapbook series. The book can be ordered at www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/284771. Free downloads are offered.

Read Grady Harp's review at Goodreads. His review includes three poems from the chapbook quoted in their entirety.

MagCloud is offering 25 percent off of all of their books until Oct 30. This book sells for 7.99 but until that date will sell for less than seven dollars, plus mailing.

I hope those of you who enjoy my poetry will buy or download the book. I'm excited about the chap.

Pris

Health Issues

Health issues have been a major problem for over a year now. I've finally accepted the fact that i can't keep up with a blog the way I did in the beginning but I do love the personal nature of a blog compared to the social networks. This means I'll be in and out as I can and I'll read other blogs as I can. Tis the best I can do.

S.A. Griffin's tribute to Scott Wannberg

Go to S.A.'s blog HERE to read a poem for Scott Wannberrg that will tear your heart apart. The poem is brilliant and moving. The link opens in a separate window.

Colorized Version of a bay in Hawaii where the locals went

 





No bars. No hula girls in fake paper skirts. Just the sea and thee. I loved it there. Since Hawaii's colors were so vivid, I couldn't resist making this brighter to pick up the real feel of the island.



Pris