Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before), you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it. ~C.S. Lewis
Pottery and Poetry
bring me that piece of pottery the one that feels like poetry whispered words that slipped from lips dry like sun-cracked earth thirsting now to touch the flow of lines and patterns in polished clay thrown and balanced on earth’s wheel brushing fingertips of soul an Adam vessel smooth and cool now centered on the […]
A Bell in My View
This is the view from my kitchen table. I feel a little claustrophobic. Smothered. Closed in. I don’t know what might be stalking me out there. I hear sirens, and I can’t see what they’re attached to or where they’re going. There’s a sense of insecurity in the not knowing. I only feel this way […]
Squirrel Thoughts–Pensively Disturbed Today
Warning. The squirrel is deep in reflection today. Pensively disturbed. Thinking. You see, we attended a memorial service yesterday for my husband’s cousin. David was only a year older than Dennis. His passing was sudden, unexpected until a month ago when he noticed some leg swelling. And the doctors diagnosed him with an untreatable and […]
12 Ideas to Find Ideas
“I wish you had a GMC,” Gracee sighed. “So you could have a TV in here.” If you’re going to be a writer, Gracee, you’ve got to look around. You miss too much treasure with your eyes on a screen–TV, Barbie computer, Nintendo. Like there. That place almost looks like it used to be a […]
Tickle Me Pink Tuesday
The day yawned, stretched, and rose up from pink pillows. Of course, I had to rush outside and catch its awakening. And I came back in with cold, wet feet that tracked green grass clippings across the kitchen floor. Dennis is getting used to these early morning door bangings. I made sure to tuck the […]
In the Yard
I am alone today. I step outside to water porch plants and realize the air breathes autumn. A fresh breeze has lifted the lid on the summer heaviness. The steam has evaporated. The leaves flirt with each other–dancing, teasing. I run inside to grab my camera. I must capture this moment. It’s what I do […]
Black~In More Than 140 Characters
Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there’s shadow–no, not just shadow, but fullness. You’ve got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that’s real. ~Amy Grant Do you see it? I didn’t at first. The telephone pole in […]
He Reigns
bathed in His goodness beaded with grace how can I help but sing His praise. He reigns Soak me in your laundry and I’ll come out clean, scrub me and I’ll have a snow-white life. Psalm 51:7 (Message) Unbutton my lips, dear God; I’ll let loose with your praise. Psalm 51:15 (Message)
I’m Determined
Small stuff in the great scheme of stuff. They say it has a lot to do with balance. And desire and readiness. And sheer determination. I remember when Abby gave up her training wheels. And what damage it did to my heart as I prayed she would crash into the ditch before the road when […]
