Monthly Archives: April 2023

NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 20

Yes today is 4/20. Yes today is the twentieth day of a month of poems and paints. Today it was hot. When I sat outside to paint the small biting flies were pestering me. I went to visit Mom and the … Continue reading

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Painting while Poem-ing

Yesterday was Day 19 of 19 of doing at least one watercolor each day during National Poetry Writing Month and I’m sticking with it. When doing a month-long writing thing, I have found it nearly impossible to paint so that … Continue reading

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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 18

I’ve been cleaning a lot inside and today I must have been overcome with a different sort of spring cleaning – that primal urge to prune. Tonight I am legit tired. when least expected you may be overcome with an … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 17

When the first drops fell •
everyone paused turning •
toward the window Continue reading

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