2024-04-22 17:52
Diversity on World Canvas
Amidst dark and drab sightings around
Sprinklings of rainbows still abound
Diversity flows into one luscious mound
As nature wakes the faded ground.
Rainfore… Read More
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2024-04-22 17:29
Souvenir of Ginko Petrified Forests Spruce
It is a rock-like object,
rough,
porous,
heavy for it's small size,
fits in the palm of your hand.
There is a smooth… Read More
2024-04-18 13:05
A Visit To A Museum
A stream of aged art-lovers
predominantly dressed in white
snakes down to a beautiful museum
shimmering in the morning sunlight.
Like a h… Read More
2024-03-13 15:22
Magical Anna
In the early days of July, when tepid weather fills the Northwest, a fine mist-like rain can descend so gently you'd enjoy its wetness and be glad summer had arrived. Towering… Read More
2024-03-10 07:37
The Write Choice
I am a boring person; these words have crossed my path many times over the years. Is it because I choose not to participate in extreme sports, or would I prefer to si… Read More
2024-03-05 05:49
What I Learned About Autism
What have I learned about Autism? I question myself daily. I open my mind and absorb everything. I can throw out statistics, but who are they? I can quote the CD… Read More
2024-01-07 03:15
Poetry Recital
Have I Mentioned Before I Am Afraid Of Bongos?
Have I mentioned before that I am afraid of bongos? Not some irrational fear. I don’t have nightmares of wooden d… Read More
2024-01-04 04:08
Something is Missing
When we’re lonely and stuck in a box of “Only Ifs, Whys, and Why-Nots,” there is always a knot in our stomachs that screams, “Something is missi… Read More
2024-01-02 17:06
Breast Lift Aftermath
Many women choose to get a breast lift as they get older to reduce the sagging that naturally occurs with age. If you’ve noticed that your breasts aren’t q… Read More
2023-12-31 16:39
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
“I don’t feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survi… Read More
2023-12-28 16:50
What is Google Afraid Of?
Free the Time Traveler
This Blog account from May 2006 will be permanently deleted in 60 days because Google fears it is absolutely scandalous. The associated blo… Read More
2023-11-19 07:45
On Being Chinese
It is no secret that some houses are haunted. Ghost stories are not unheard of. For example, many years ago, a woman heartbroken over her husband's unfaithfulnes… Read More
2023-11-16 04:25
Research on Mental Illness
A new statement was released by Author Sarah Glynn. She quotes, “Individuals who work in creative fields are diagnosed and treated with a mental illness mor… Read More
2023-11-13 04:07
Laughing At Death
Lewis Grizzard once said, “Life is a sexually transmitted terminal disease.” And as far as I know, it still happens to ten out of ten of us. So, is it OK to la… Read More
2023-10-18 07:15
Your Imagination and You
Whether you are an avid reader of books or an avid listener of plays on radio, undeniably, your imagination works overtime, conjuring up in your mind what the chara… Read More
2023-09-25 15:19
Less is Many Times More Effective
I have found that my posts from previous years are periodically posted and recycled. My writing has evolved over the years, and I have found that less is m… Read More
2023-09-08 03:49
Psychic Development - Exceptional Visionaries?
I once belonged to a psychic development group. In this group we would practice reading to each other, using whatever medium the individual fe… Read More
2023-08-20 07:47
Streetwise
Nothing happens
that doesn’t happen
on the street
Life is a low-beat
marking reality
with a knife
The thrill of gunning
down the daily grind
drilling deep into… Read More
2023-08-15 07:34
The Superhero
JOSH
In the maelstrom of his mind
Josh believed he was a superhero
Lawless in local terms
He was driven by the demands
Of his disturbed intelligence
Setting fire… Read More
2023-08-13 14:14
Historical and Contemporary Fights between France and Italy
The history between France and Italy has been complex, marked by cooperation and rivalry. While there have been feuds and conflic… Read More
2023-08-02 08:52
The Cyprus Conspiracy Theory
Imagine a mobster flying to North America, arriving at a major airport. He picks up his dozen bags which contain gazillions of gazillions of dollars.
He mak… Read More
2023-07-22 19:47
Ninja on High Heels
I took out the voice recorder, but she stopped me. Motioned with her half-visible hand to put the thing away. I complied. I placed the notepad and my l… Read More
2023-07-20 07:25
Final Curtain Call
I hated my job. The halls reeked of urine and feces. Nurses reeked of stale cigarettes and regrets. Unidentifiable stains spotted the carpets.
Along the halls, the &ld&hell…Read More
2023-07-17 07:38
The Morning Calm
Acid-laced coffee. Tawdry imitation 60’s décor. Indian music drifts down from worn-out ceiling speakers. The Route Sixty-Six diner, ironically located on… Read More
2023-06-22 06:32
The Lone White Dove
Early one morning when the fog began to evaporate, revealing ever more detail in the scene below, Diane crouched by a large tree at the crest of a hill and strained her… Read More
2023-06-20 12:25
Three Days Before the Mast
We left Chula Vista aboard The Bill of Rights, just south of San Diego. She was a gaff-rigged, 136-foot schooner of the type that once fished the Grand Banks. Wit… Read More
2023-06-17 12:40
Keeping Your Brain Active
HOW DO WE KEEP OUR MINDS ACTIVE AND ALERT?
There are so many ways we can keep our minds and body active. There is a lot of research to help support the many way… Read More
2023-06-15 03:33
Pregnancy and Lack of Sleep
I've never felt more unprepared for anything in my entire life.
I've performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people, interviewed movie stars, and even… Read More
2023-05-27 10:03
The Insatiable Sea
The insatiable sea
swallows boats of refugees
with ease.
Covering its deeds
with an iron-clad
inscrutability.
Never still
Changing motion
and colour.
Bef… Read More
2023-05-02 14:23
Becoming a Journalist
Becoming a professional journalist is not just a career choice but a commitment to truth, accuracy, and integrity. It requires passion, dedication, and a desire to inf… Read More
2023-04-21 07:00
The Small Pleasures in Life
Saturday 17th July 2010, 6.30 pm:
Reluctantly I drag myself off my sun-lounger and back into my loggia. The Sun is now dipping behind the roof of a house that s… Read More
2023-04-19 11:48
Boost Your Authority in the Blogosphere by Guest Posting
The blogosphere is a highly competitive and constantly evolving space in the digital age. As a writer, your online presence is cruci… Read More
2023-04-10 13:16
Dumbstruck
Where will my words go
When I can no longer speak.
When Parkinson’s fluffs my lines
For the last time.
And the grey matter fails to stir
When groping for le bon mo… Read More
2023-04-01 06:26
In the City
"Ma'am," someone said over my shoulder. It was far enough away that I thought it might be directed toward someone else, so it quickly slipped out of my attention.
"Ma'am!" Th… Read More
2023-03-30 12:35
Stress and Anxiety Causing Our Autoimmune System to Fail
Exploring and understanding Hormonal Imbalance and Its Consequences.
Introduction
Stress and anxiety are common issues that affect… Read More
2023-03-13 12:46
Story Creation: Five Basic Steps For Aspiring Writers
If you're an aspiring writer, you probably know how challenging it can be to create a compelling story that captivates your readers fro… Read More
2023-03-02 10:15
Wrong Quotes and Lies about the Founding Fathers
The United States of America has a rich history deeply intertwined with the nation's Constitution and the Founding Fathers who drafted it… Read More
2023-02-28 08:47
The Diversity Issue in Politics
Examining the Gap between Political Rhetoric and Societal Reality, and the Influence of Wokeism as Perceived by Republicans versus Democrats in the USA.
I… Read More
2023-02-27 08:57
Overcoming Writers Block
Writers block can be a frustrating and demotivating experience for writers of all levels.
Whether you're a professional writer or a student workin… Read More
2023-02-26 07:57
Absence of God
God’s absence was marked
by a hole in the ice
that opened suddenly
under the boys’ weight
their voices unbroken,
muffled by the frozen lake
in seconds… Read More
2023-02-25 07:35
End of Days
"We are living in a reality which has been written, directed, and produced by Y.E. Coyote and the Joker," trailed off a friend from the past, "If you have any complaints about i… Read More
2023-02-24 15:01
The Psychological Impact of Insolvency on Creativity
How Financial Troubles Affect the Ability to Create
Insolvency is a term used to describe a situation where an individual or a company… Read More
2023-02-23 18:03
Advantages of Female Writers
Introduction
The world of literature has always been dominated by male writers, who have often been considered the most talented and successful. However, in re… Read More
2023-02-15 04:46
[caption id="attachment_73216" align="alignnone" width="800"] Martha Washington (née Dandridge; June 2 [O.S. June 2] 1731 – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the… Read More
2023-02-13 12:07
A Space-age Soliloquy Contemplating one’s end creates a curious blend of ennui and trepidation wondering if truth’s transfiguration will result in pleasure or pain reverting to a… Read More
2023-02-13 04:09
Antique Loyalty
“Come on now, hon, I know you can move a little faster than that,” cajoled Gladys in her usual thin, reedy voice.”
“Alrighty, Muffin &hellip&hell…Read More
2023-02-02 15:08
Stop The Clock - The Boxer
(Overheard on the radio: Life is like a boxing match in which you have to fight, but you can never win)
Stop the fight
I’ve had enough
The relentl… Read More
2023-01-25 08:04
Energy Management
When you have a family, it’s easy to feel run down and worn out. The kids will run you ragged, the housework will feel like it’s piling up, and your job doesn… Read More
2023-01-22 14:50
A Price To Pay
Cold
down hometown lane
moth pulled
to the beacon blue
thick siren wail of
death’s ghastly debut.
Cruel
spiteful pother
masked sight
of the wrecking… Read More
2023-01-15 13:30
A Revolving Cage
She came over to Chitungwiza Friday night and she had spent the weekend at her brother’s place in the Seke suburb of Unit C and we had agreed we would see the other a… Read More
2022-12-30 07:58
Holiday Cheer
The world was a whir that evening – too much Christmas, too many holidays. “A drink, of course, my friend; I’ll stop around.” “Good cheer to you… Read More
2022-12-15 09:31
The Wisdom of Love
In Mark Twain's book titled, Following the Equator, he says, "We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it and stop there." I wonder if… Read More
2022-12-10 09:38
The Way We Go
I will go on till I go.
When and Where
I don’t know.
Whatever life throws at me
I will take it on the chin,
Knocked down, I will get up again.
And smile, a… Read More
2022-12-08 11:43
Does The Neurochemistry of a Woman Keep Her Insolvent?
It’s always been an uphill battle for women to earn money. Why do you suppose that is? We’re as talented as men. We… Read More
2022-11-29 16:50
5G Tower Anomaly
I was standing on one of the balconies of a massive-sized building. It could have been a twenty to eighty-story building. For an inexplicable reason, I carried two lighting… Read More
2022-11-15 18:28
Being Woke
"You promote outsiders, you will upset the peace of others," is written in the Bhagavad Gita, holy Hindu scripture...which some say originated from Ancient Atlantis.
Just rece… Read More
2022-11-06 11:26
Be Not Afraid Saint Michael
Chapter 1
Hello to Bundaloosa
Satan was a beautiful angel at the beginning of time. He had curly blond hair and big blue eyes. But when thrown out of Heaven… Read More
2022-11-03 07:35
Be Patient Mom
After nine years of parenting five children, I think I’ve discovered a few consistent guiding rules of the parenting game. In a nutshell: it’s all about being pat… Read More
2022-11-01 16:09
Everywhere You Go
Everywhere you go
They are there
Moving fast and slow
On a busy thoroughfare
Lining city streets
Outside homes
Hulking blocks of metal
Confined to parking zones… Read More
2022-10-20 06:44
The Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
The liberation of the Nazi concentration camps has been extensively filmed. Commissioned by the British government, a team led by Alfred Hitchcock shot ma… Read More
2022-10-12 11:09
Complete Dirt
A complete Turner Hahn/Frank Morales short story.
He was scared.
Nervous.
Suspicious.
As we sat in the booth watching him through the big plate glass window of th… Read More
2022-10-07 06:34
Book Giveaways
Does anyone remember the line Wimpy from the Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons was famous for? "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."
I feel w… Read More
2022-10-05 06:13
There Is No Jesus
Scratch it, scratch it all off until there is nothing left!
She went mad in that darkness. That darkness where she had hidden so often. And with the stroke of her light… Read More
2022-10-03 05:08
Promotion Tips for Novelists
I don’t generally give advice to other novelists about book promotion since so many authors are better at selling books than I am, but if I had to, I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-09-27 06:42
Ski-lift Horror
I had always been afraid of heights since falling from a school climbing frame when I was about 5 years old.
Here I was in the worst-case scenario I could have ever imag… Read More
2022-09-12 03:15
Magic University
Reeree let go of the post as her device lit up. Immediately she dropped her colour spell. A bright pink gnome stands out in the woods like a sore thumb. She considered her… Read More
2022-09-07 11:08
Visions in the Sweat Lodge
The steam and the heat coming from the stones take you to a deeper layer of consciousness and pave the way for purifying on a physical, mental, emotional, and spi… Read More
2022-08-23 06:59
On Hearing the Death of Shane Warne (1969 - 2022)
Shane Warne began bowling
before he was born
Tiny fingers probing
the absence of a ball
A supple wrist flexing
in amniotic fluid… Read More
2022-08-19 07:08
She Says He Says
Men and women both check out the other sex, but who does it more?
Women. Recent research shows that women actually check out men slightly more than men check out women… Read More
2022-08-18 03:39
A New Beginning
From time to time, the world experiences a few relatively peaceful decades. But sooner or later greed, corruption, and hatred coalesce into a weapon of frightening proportio… Read More
2022-08-11 15:12
Blue
We’re fucked:
It’s sad but true
Our pledges and protests
Have failed to keep
our blue planet blue
The colour of dust and flames
Will be all that remains
In a decade… Read More
2022-08-04 05:15
Activities For Kids to Build Self-Esteem
One of the reasons that low self-esteem exists on such a large scale is that there is relatively little emphasis on the subject in early education… Read More
2022-07-29 05:01
My Last Goodbye
A straight finger
she wipes dust from
a golden plate - a white
gown, white gloves -
men stand tall escorting
all those whom they love
she floats past
staine… Read More
2022-07-25 03:39
Aimed Toward the Light
I am rapidly brushing up on a year since several people in my life have passed. I’ve spent that time trying to make sure I’m aimed toward the light the… Read More
2022-07-22 06:34
In These Times - July 2022
The fist bump was heard around the world when President Biden visited Saudi Arabia.
Why he's being criticized for fist bumping with the Saudi Prince is beyond… Read More
2022-07-20 07:19
Not in Dublin
The worst part
was when they looked away
at the Liffey in the dark.
Darker than your eyes got
thicker than the blood you spat
harder than you hit me.
The River… Read More
2022-07-18 11:04
Manage Your Energy
When you have a family, it’s easy to feel run down and worn out. The kids will run you ragged, the housework will feel like it’s piling up, and your job doesn… Read More
2022-07-13 12:53
Philomena Shames Catholic Church
Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, PHILOMENA focuses on the efforts of Philomena Le… Read More
2022-07-07 15:07
Gordon K. Jones
Gordon K. Jones is an author who has had two books published, non-fiction Defending the Inland Shores and the crime thriller Saving Tiberius. His new crime thriller, Predato… Read More
2022-07-02 06:31
The Gum-Gum Trees
This is a fairytale about three sister fairies introduced in Land of the Fairies before at Angie's Diary. Willow, who was sometimes called Tink. Nina, and Bee.
Willow i… Read More
2022-07-01 12:51
Bird Song in Mariupol
Walking out on a glorious spring day
Bird song fills the air above my head
Amsterdam is a- ok, while far away
Ukrainian bells toll their latest dead.
Few trees l… Read More
2022-06-19 04:38
Deadly Preparations
“No, no, no, no, NO!” Gerant roared in frustration. He walked away in a huff, red-faced and wringing his hands.
“You have to learn everything you c… Read More
2022-06-09 16:11
Rendezvous Between Strangers
Just as the school year started, the month of August was nearing its end. The year was 1984. Tyler had been getting acclimated to everything slowly but surely… Read More
2022-06-08 12:05
Does Book Marketing Work?
Marketing a self-published book has a dual purpose, and only one of them concerns actually selling the book. The other goal is to tell people about the book. The r… Read More
2022-06-06 05:21
Nick's Favorite Toys
A little boy who loved his collection of soldiers was no longer a little boy. Now a grown man it was time for him to give his playthings away.
Very reluctantly, he… Read More
2022-05-30 05:46
Go Away Rain
For the first time in almost seven years, I was alone after sending my husband off to work and both my children off to school. My only company was the rain, rain, and m… Read More
2022-05-28 13:36
Pheromones
Some folks search for love all their lives and never find it. Some run into it in their teens and others when they’re seventy. Some strike it rich with their first love a… Read More
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