written for the November poem a day challenge Thanks, De for always inspiring me with your words. Please check out De’s amazing blog of poetic ponderings here. The Missing One Eleven thousand dollars. contained our Spanish bank account yet our hearts were empty. Hopeless- it wasn’t as planned we were missing ONE. It should read one […]
Where in the World Weekly Writing Contest
1) Check in on Friday’s to the “where in the world ?” link, right here on Word Traveling 2. Grab a guess at where (or what) the image is… 3. WRITE. WRITE. WRITE. Poems, thoughts, inspirations, short stories…. wherever the words take you. Post your words in the comments below! Homeschoolers and poets are WELCOME and […]
A Writing Contest: Where in the World Wednesdays! Week Three Winner!!!
Welcome to “Where in the World Wednesdays?” What would you think if we moved to Fridays? I seem to unfairly miss posting on Wednesdays… Follow these rules: 1) Check in to the “where in the world?” link, right here on Word Traveling 2. Grab a guess at where (or what) the image is… 3. WRITE. WRITE. […]
Where in the Wor(l)d Wednesday- Week Three
Welcome to “Where in the World Wednesdays?” Follow these rules: 1) Check in on Wednesday to the “where in the world Wednesday?” link, right here on Word Traveling 2. Grab a guess at where (or what) the image is… 3. WRITE. WRITE. WRITE. Poems, thoughts, inspirations, stories…. wherever the words take you. Post your words in […]
Where in the Wor(l)d Wednesday Week Two!
For some time, I’ve wanted to share images I’ve captured around the world with other writers as a tool for inspiration… Without further ado, I announce week two: “Where in the World Wednesdays?” Here is this week’s Image: The format is this: 1) Check in on Wednesday to the “where in the world Wednesday?” link, […]
A page from Paris with Kids
A little word art… from old travel books and my photos…inspired by an article I read in Florida Weekly about an artist named Austin Kleon. In between preparing to move and renovate a new home, homeschooling and keeping our family running, I’ve been following along on a 15-day writer’s challenge from a friend and mentor, Jeff Goins. Last night, […]
The Air is Thick
The air is thick Engulfed Humidity Activity Aromas of latte, Spending, and Cologne People. But also Him. Them. In the chaos there is peace Calm Rest The world is a blur. Small conversations escalate around Escalators move to the next entertainment destination We sit at peace In silence. Creating Thinking Wondering Occasionally a word is […]
Valentine’s Haiku
We are studying poetry in our homeschool right now, so I felt it appropriate to write a little haiku for each of the men I love in my life- on handmade marbled paper cards. We made the paper at Christmas time- it was supposed to be red, but turned out more pink and purple so […]
