Category Archives: traditions

Found on the way to something else.

I found some interesting stuff last night on my way to finding my traditional shamrock pin for today. I think every little kid should be given a rather substantial box of some kind in which to keep treasures, whether they’re rocks and feathers or all the pins and stuff that come along. 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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Happy Birthday to Me!

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Merry Christmas!

Here’s to getting here and finding the light and appreciating it where we find it. Northern Exposure End Scene: More Light from Markus Avrelius on Vimeo. Survived a night with roaring winds and rain so I might be a little … Continue reading →

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(August) Poetry Postcard Festival 2020

So many months at home. So many postcards. So many poems going out in the mailbox and quite a number coming into my mailbox too! Here’s the two groups of cards (two “groups” or “months” worth) that I have received … Continue reading →

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