Category Archives: From the Quote Box

NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 19

Morning appointment with Mom. Tried to look at an electric car after we’d had some brunch but – sorry – we don’t have any. You could put a deposit on one and when it comes in, see if you like … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 17

When the first drops fell •
everyone paused turning •
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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 6

I stepped outside to contribute the coffee grounds to the garden and it was much warmer outside than in. I came in, and even before making the new coffee, I opened my bedroom window to the spring. Such a relief to have fresh air in the house Continue reading

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From the Quote Box

Art to me, is seeing. I think you have got to use your eyes, as well as your emotion, and one without the other just doesn’t work. That’s my art.
— Andrew Wyeth

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The Eve of April

A yearly tradition of waiting for April and NaPoWriMo to begin. Happy writing everyone! Continue reading

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