Common pigeons coo under the eaves just outside my window above the balcony I like to call them rock doves their more sophisticated name it makes my bird-watching sound more serious In listening to the pigeons you’d think they never leave but a more careful observer sees families transient they make their home only for…… Continue reading Pigeons
Tag: Inspiration
The Work of Writing
I always loved writing, but I could never stick to anything. I wrote in fits and starts. But I loved the work of it, thought for many years I wrote and it never felt like work – which meant I didn’t write when it did feel like work. It took many years to learn I…… Continue reading The Work of Writing
10 Things You Can Do to Be Creative
We have children inside of us, even if you’ve buried them deep down. Many of us, if not all of us, have heard of the inner child. But how often do we pay them heed? Children, by nature, are creative beings. At some point in our lives, many people decided that they were not creative.…… Continue reading 10 Things You Can Do to Be Creative
Reading and Writing in Excess
I had never read Stephen King until recently. Sure, I’d watched the movies. But I’d never sat down and read one of his mammoths. I was a bit ashamed to say that I’d never read his work. I did finally read Stephen King’s “On Writing”, and that is what turned me onto his work. He’s…… Continue reading Reading and Writing in Excess
Setting Limits as a Writer
I always think I’ll write a post when I’m on Whidbey Island on my writer’s retreats, but I never get around to it. Why? Because I don’t set limits. I’m a big fan of schedules – most people aren’t. I set time limits for myself for writing, but it never ends up being very successful…… Continue reading Setting Limits as a Writer
Hush Hush
A perfect morning with the drop drop of the rain the chirp chirp of the birds the sight of God’s breath in the cold over the water The birds flit flit over the window nestling in the eaves in the birdhouses they’ve been invited The coffee machine chokes sigh sigh into the grounds drip drip…… Continue reading Hush Hush
The Hidden Histories of Antiques
I went antique shopping this weekend in a quaint little town where there’s an antique store on every corner. I found quite a few small items that sparked stories. I wasn’t going for photographic art here, but the pictures are more of just a reminder of the items that I saw. I hope that maybe…… Continue reading The Hidden Histories of Antiques
