Scroll below to read my review in prose of Beech Retreat! In 2004, when I wandered the year in Europe with a broken plan, empty wallet, husband in the vines and a baby at my breast, my ever encouraging brother-in-law said, “You should start a blog.” “What’s that?” I responded. This was 2004, friends. No […]
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, […]
Inspired by the Bricks: a lego stop action and poem.
Lego Stop Action and a Poem These bricks, these bricks are everywhere in my pantry and the green chair. We’ve tried to sort them all by color How they escape? I’ll always wonder- The plastic bins Never can contain them- Because he’s always rearrangin’ We pick them up and then, just then- It’s time […]
Where in the wor(d) Wednesdays?
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 “Where in the World Wednesdays?” The format is this: 1) Check in on Wednesday to the “where in the world Wednesday?” link, right here on Word Traveling 2. Grab […]
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Step right up! Tokens, please… What are you waiting for? Enjoy the Breeze! It’s carvings so intricate- Paintings- just perfect. Fairy tale horses waiting Just to be pet. Touch your hand to her reign, One foot in a stirrup, Whoosh, up you swing- Brings her (and you) to life with A skip and a gallop! […]
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, […]
Happy Birthday, Little Man!
Luke’s lullaby…. Little Man, Little Man, I just want you to know- Little Man, Little Man That I Love you So. Little Man, Little Man, You’re sent from up above- Little Man, Little Man, Such a gift of love. And every hair on your head is counted. Every eyelash God has seen. Every smile […]
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 […]
