Category Archives: life around us

Day 7 NaPoWriMo 2022

I came home today. I had to unload the car and put stuff away. I repacked my go-bag, as one does, so it’s ready to go next time. For grins I checked the larger go bag from 2016-2020, LOL. I … Continue reading

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Day 6 NaPoWriMo 2022

Today we had a mission – doctor appointment! Pick up prescription! Bank! Oh, why the heck not, Lunch! Then it was some odds and ends to straighten up. Another mostly gray, early spring day but the signs are all sneaking … Continue reading

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Day 5 NaPoWriMo 2022

Today was the day to go out and check on the two cats. Did a couple errands on the way and grocery shopped on the way back. Admired the single species crocus in bloom in the front yard and all … Continue reading

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The Eve of April

My tradition is to write an eve of April poem so here it goes. Maureen over at NaPoWriMo headquarters suggested a play on Emily Dickinson so that was a nice launching prompt. So without further ado: hope it’s a forever … Continue reading

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Ukraine

It has been a rising tide of news until you can barely stand up against the waves that come faster and faster. This morning I sat down to write out a few bonus postcards for the world peace poetry postcard … Continue reading

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