It’s #writingwednesday!! I’m so excited to share this poem with you today. The inspiration for it happened while I was on a neighborhood run late last week. Enjoy! The Plum Tree When I was on a run today I ran by the plum tree You know the one that In Spring smells like hope andContinue reading “The Plum Tree: A Writing Wednesday Poem”
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{Writing Wednesday: Poetry Edition}
Happy Writing Wednesday, friends! It’s hard to believe that August is on the downward slope. In less than two weeks, I’ll be headed “back” to work, and I know many of my teacher friends have already begun their school year. This is a season when decisions certainly can feel overwhelming and I’m right there withContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Poetry Edition}”
{Writing Wednesday: Poetry edition}
Happy Writing Wednesday, dear readers! Every now and then I get the urge to write a little spot of poetry, because as much as I love fiction and sharing about leaving a legacy that matters, poetry holds a not small bit of my heart. My family and I recently spent some time in Montana, andContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Poetry edition}”
{Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
Writing Wednesday is back! As part of my ongoing practice of reflection and growing and sharing, it seemed like the right time to bring back an intentional day of sharing some of what I’ve been writing. In my current practice of journaling, which I hope to share more about soon, I’ve been writing about aContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}”
{Writing Wednesday: Poetry Edition}
A short poem today: It is very disconcerting and more humbling to recall that once upon a time, I was the undeserving and scornful object of most innocent and unrequited affection.
{Writing Wednesday: Waiting for the Sea}
A little poetry for you today: I am waiting for the sea The sand and the wind and the waves As we meander through pines and hills The paths we have travelled together The sound of the sea in our ears The pull of the tides on our hearts Fresh, green air filling our lungsContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Waiting for the Sea}”
{Writing Wednesday: Write Your Enneagram}
I recently started following author Ashley Abramson on Instagram, and she offers weekly writing prompts for her followers. In an effort to stretch myself with regard to my own writing, I’ve given a couple of them a try. Recently, she did a couple of prompts about writing your enneagram. If you don’t know what theContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Write Your Enneagram}”
{The Sound of Sisterhood}
One evening, I was sitting on my couch doing what moms do at the end of a long day… relaxing (i.e. browsing Netflix). Suddenly laughter and silliness and Disney sing-a longs broke into my consciousness and took root in my heart. My two teenage girls just enjoying being together, being sisters, sharing the small momentsContinue reading “{The Sound of Sisterhood}”
Rebecca Meek 