random thoughts, writing

Promises to Keep

It has been a minute since I posted here, and I still keep running into lizards everywhere I go. There have been many transitions for me this school year, and the processing for them has been all-consuming. Moving out of 15 years in administration back to the classroom and other hybrid roles has left me… Continue reading Promises to Keep

Poetry, random thoughts

Giving Thanks

I was raised between the kitchen and dining room table, flitting between cutting board and stove. Learning the lessons of taste over the chopping of onion and garlic. The transmutation of anchovy into love as it melts into tomato sauce. The spoken prayer after sliding cookies into the oven. I know that the magic of… Continue reading Giving Thanks

random thoughts, writing

I’m Back, and I am Thrilled to Share this with you…

https://youtu.be/3_m0E2JBSeY I am back! It has been too long, but life offers us twists and turns along the way. If you know me, you know that I appreciate randomness and the magic of what appears random. If you are new here know that it is my intention to bring topics and conversation about creativity, writing,… Continue reading I’m Back, and I am Thrilled to Share this with you…

10 seconds to Zen, creative thinking, Poetry, random thoughts

What are you doing to save yourself today?

"The world is violent and mercurial — it will have its way with you. We are saved only by love — love for each other and the love that we pour into the art we feel compelled to share: being a parent; being a writer; being a painter; being a friend. We live in a… Continue reading What are you doing to save yourself today?

10 seconds to Zen, creative thinking, daily draw, Poetry

10 Seconds to Zen (post 5)

Rhapsodomancy (in honor of National Poetry Month) Go. Go now to your bookshelf (do you have one in your home or office? I sure hope so.).  Quickly glance at your books of poetry or literature, and pick the first one you find (no more than 5 seconds) Close your eyes (6).  Open the book to… Continue reading 10 Seconds to Zen (post 5)

creative thinking, Poetry

Magic, naturally.

It's nearly the end of  National Poetry Month and today is World Book Day (yay!). Though I haven't been a strong presence in my actual poetry community, I am trying to remain present in the online community.  I have been writing daily, and reading as much as time permits with my busy work-mom-life schedule. So it… Continue reading Magic, naturally.

Poetry

Eat the Words…

I want to take a moment to review a friend's chapbook of poetry.  I love her work and style, and it always delights me to be able to review her poetry! Cati Porter is a daring poet and creator of spaces, both physical and digital, in which to collect and showcase poets/poetry.  We met over… Continue reading Eat the Words…