It is a letting go. No more writing, editing, or polishing. We release many things. Most often, release is a relaxation after a trial of high emotion. Let the emotion…
Imagine 2000 pounds of muscle performing exactly as you command with precision and immediate response. Having photographed show horses in various disciplines, I admire them. Behind their performance is hours…
There once was a time when we were responsible for ourselves and all our stuff. This is not a fairy tale, it’s once was, not once upon. Before dumpsters and…
Have you been inked? Perhaps we need to clarify before a response can be formed. The most common usage is to use ink on something. Today we see many with…
Perhaps that should be nation-ality holiday. With 2025 St. Patrick’s day almost a month past, I am going to miss the excuse to drink beer and dress green. St. Patrick’s…
The challenge was off to a rolling start. Propelled by so much good intention, but we all know where that leads. Indeed. Shocked daily by wanton disregard for diplomacy, respect,…
I’m sorry, but it’s not THAT 100 days. We aren’t close and I’m breathing slowly and deeply to get through every one till we get there. My friend posted a…
I finally did it. Yesterday I launched my work off to a publisher, ending one stage and beginning another. After procrastinating, editing, reviewing, and more procrastination, the crucial step to…
Birds flock to my feeder today, in the minor warming. Temperatures here in Wisconsin are more down than up, triggering all sorts of weather warnings. The chickadees and house finches…
I must confess. First, let’s roll back to the 30 day challenge. One of my artist colleagues posted an open challenge to commit to a daily goal for the next…
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