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Category Archives: Haiku and poetry
Cruisin’ through life in movies and music
“You have to learn the rules of the game, and then you have to play better than anyone else.”~Albert Einstein, German physicist I’m fortunate that my husband and I share the same interests. I know, weird, right? We like similar … Continue reading
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Procrastinating and a thrilling discovery
Here I am, procrastinating publishing work I need to do, and I discovered that I have written my Dragon Story. My Dragon Story is a tale I came up with in high school when I played D&D and devoured Anne … Continue reading
Haiku for a Thursday morning: Be Kind
Roaming through iPhone photos, I rediscovered my haiku images from the beloved but now defunct app, Ku. Poets of the form joined, posted poems, and we formed a community. The purpose was: write poetry. No bright colors or filters, no … Continue reading
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Reflecting good and bad on #AtoZChallenge 2021
Every year, I tell myself that I will love the annual #AtoZChallenge, and every year, I’m disappointed in something. Daily blogging is hard, which is why I don’t do it. Too often Life happens and writing does not. Can I … Continue reading
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Your recycling is your memoir #AtoZChallenge
Your recycling is a snapshot into your life. Tuesday was recycling night, “Brown Goods (Paper/Cardboard)” per the township calendar. Tuesday, I took a nighttime neighborhood walk in the easy spring air. Intriguing items put out for pickup: – Weight Watchers … Continue reading
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eXceptionally difficult letter, that X – #AtoZChallenge
Next to the letter Q, X is an intimidating letter. X is strong. X crosses out. X marks the spot. X blocks entrances. X crisscrosses threads that hold items together. X adds hope through fingers and toes. X begins Xe: … Continue reading
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Querying publications takes a strong soul – #AtoZChallenge
Queries go out; rejections return. My writing is fabulous and should be published everywhere. That’s starry-eyed me. I know my awesome work is not appreciated by everyone nor suited for every publication, but editors don’t have to be so gosh … Continue reading
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Maybe you will write a letter today, or tomorrow #AtoZChallenge
My friends, how do I love thee? Let me count the stamps. April is a month of showers before flowers, as well as other events: April is, of course, the month for Blogging from A to Z April Challenge since … Continue reading
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Kudos to words in #AtoZChallenge
“Kerfuffle” is not a word I use often, and I need to find a way to do that. I adore fun words. I bet you do, too. “Percolate” is one I do try to mix in my writing, and not … Continue reading
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Journey along the #AtoZChallenge
Journeys begin with a thought. “I want to publish a book.” “I want to be healthier.” “I want to travel to San Antonio.” The first step is changing “want to” into “will.” I will publish a book. I will be … Continue reading
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Haiku and having fun with #AtoZChallenge
Have you found a new favorite blog to read? I have. I found two that are fun: What Rhymes with Stanza? Words at rest, words at play She’s writing haiku, so I’m biased here. Short posts, which makes easy read: … Continue reading
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Flying high-ku for #AtoZChallenge
Feel like flying today? “Hello, how are you?” the coffee barista asks me. “I’m fine” –which I am– “How are you?” “I’m doing okay,” the barista replies. Okay is not a fine thing to be. We can challenge ourselves to … Continue reading
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Desire this haiku for #AtoZChallenge
Does doing what you want always get you your desired end result? I doubt it. Do you know why? I don’t. As long as it’s legal, I’ll try it again. This time, I’ll do something different. Reaching for a goal … Continue reading
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Letter C: Chocolate-filled #AtoZChallenge
Chocolate can inspire almost anything, including haiku. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, and so many holidays these days involve some type of candy. Fourth of July has its S’mores. Christmas defines candy canes. Easter has chocolate bunnies, and Halloween has everything. … Continue reading
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Be a part of #AtoZChallenge in 2021
Beginning is often difficult, but continuing can be harder. I started repainting my office/craft room in 2020. Maybe it was 2019; I lost track of time these recent 12 months. Oh, I can still use the room, move around, function … Continue reading
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Haiku: Day 1, Letter A of 2021 #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to Day One–or Day A–of the AtoZ Blogging Challenge 2021. Every day this month, excluding Sundays, bloggers challenge themselves to write posts using the corresponding alphabet Letter of the Day to inspire the posts. Most writers choose theme throughout … Continue reading
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MY 2021 #AtoZChallenge theme is…
It’s that time of the year for the Blogging AtoZ Challenge reveal, and for 2021 I will be creating Alphabet Haiku, with a Twist. It’s the perfect match. April is National Poetry Month, and I’ve enjoyed writing haiku since, oh, … Continue reading
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GO get ’em on this #AtoZChallenge
I never, ever thought I’d say this, but I miss being dragged around to PokemonGO events. For those unfamiliar: PokemonGO is a phone app game that encourages activity. It was the first game that required you to play outside, not … Continue reading
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