Category Archives: Do the Work

NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Nine

I’m late today. I’ve spent a couple days with Mom and doing things a little off the path of normal. All is well, and I’m glad for everything. Rained hard just as I arrived home and I set the re-potted … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Eight

Spent a day with Mom today, waiting, among other things. Worth waiting but still a long day amd we’re both glad to be home! We met some lovely people and chatted a lot (as we do) and I was prepared … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Seven

Scooping up Ginny, kitten-cat, she allows me to cradle her and then place her baby-like on chest and shoulder. She’s not a very huggy cat but this she suffers daily especially if near a door or window when my height … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Six

The world is loud. It stands too close. Its breath is heavy with old sleep. I don’t really think the world is this way but sometimes it’s just wearing to hope for the shiny and fresh and friendly. That part’s … Continue reading

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From the quote box

How will I ever get into the Metropolitan Museum of Art? the aspiring young artist asked a great teacher. “You can either take the Fifth Avenue bus to 81st Street,” said the teacher, “or work hard, be inspired, wait 20 … Continue reading

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