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This is my poem for Willow’s Tanka Tuesday poem which you can read here: Spring buds blooming, birds constructing, hadeda ahead – brooding bright birds, colourful flowers, creating, spr…

Monday Morning Musings Thoughts at the End of September “So many peopleSo much to learnSo much to unlearn”–James Furman, A part/Apart Public Art, Philadelphia Does anyone askfor sullen clouds…

An early nor’easter wreaked havoc up and down the coast this week. It has delivered torrential downpours, high winds and flooding all week long and is currently moving through Long Island, Ne…

Oops. I did it again. I got my true crime fix with Death of the Pastor’s Wife on Netflix recently, promising myself that I would sip the three-episode docuseries when I knew full well I was g…

The NFL season doesn’t take long to get cooking. We already have fans from Buffalo to Seattle talking Super Bowl while fans in Miami and Atlanta are getting their Christmas shopping done earl…

Good Thursday!  Took me this long to come up with something for this photo by Roger Bultot (I love that he keeps sending photos to Rochelle but doesn't play with us at all.  What up with that?)  Anyhoo.  I am playing and should you wish to, then by all means, click on the frog below and add your link.  Or you can simply read the other wonderful stories inspired by this photo.

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Attack Of The Drones- No, it’s not another forgettable Star Wars installment. It’s a real world assault conducted by Ukraine in which they fired over 1,000 drones into Russia this weeke…

“Today we are going back to Friday night. The Lakeway Arts Committee organized a Friday Night Fever Street Dance.  Here is what they said: Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks, drinks and…

In July, I participated in The Ekphrastic Review’s Marathon. This is the third year I’ve participated in it, and for some reason, I felt it was more difficult for me to focus this time.…

Albert Camus was born to make us think. It would seem an ill fit to imagine his voice in the present, where thinking hurts. But that’s exactly why he would be the trending fascination for sch…

Today’s good news story comes from the BBC and was sent to me by our world-at-large reporter, Noelle Granger.  Thanks, Noelle Rare duck breeding success gives hope for species Emily Johns, Ch…

Good Thursday morning!  Took me this long to come up with this drabble to go with Lisa Fox's lovely image.  Some days...  Always a thanks to Rochelle for hosting this weekly party!  To join in or read other stories, click on the frog below and hop on over to the FF Squares. 🎼🎵🎶 "One way or another, I'm gonna find ya..." Nope.

The poobahs who are taking bows for the first ever Republican midterm convention, which was held in Dallas, spent roughly $40 million to put on the event. Monies that could have provided Dallas wit…

It feels like the yesterday of someone else’s life. The yellowed pages of memory have lost their incandescence. With time, each recounting changes a small detail. The moments breathe with a d…

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Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to it. The word closest to my finger is “transport.” This is our prompt today. Transport by John W. …

There are no winners in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Even if the outside world has moved into a cheering section, complete with signs and slogans. On the one side exists the narrative of Lindsa…

Lo, in the east is a glamour and gleam,Like waves that lap on the shores of a dream,Or voice their lure in a poet’s theme! – L.M. Montgomery Maple Moonrise is a neo-goddess; Canadian bo…

Since I can’t write about heroes any longer since they’re all dead, and the idea of penning another Rundown is about as appealing as having root canal performed by Dr. Christian Szell, …

Today’s story comes from the Times of India and was sent to me by Reporter-at-large Noelle Granger. Thanks Noelle Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turn…

“Twiggy. Why don’t we go outside?” “It’s over 100 degrees (40+C); that’s why.” “I guess that’s a little too much for Frenchies.” “Y…

Good Wednesday, my peeps.  I hope your day was fabulous!  Our lovely leader, Rochelle, has graced us with her own photo this week.  Where would you go with it?  Want to see what others have done?  Click on my frog below and take a look-see and hey, while you're there, maybe add your own! I am gonna be a star one day!

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Making responsible choices is something I take seriously. It’s not something I actually, yanno . . do. But it’s something I take seriously nonetheless. Because as far as I’m conce…

Happy Sunday to you.  Did you find joy in your day?  I sure hope you did!  I thought I would play along this week. Whether for one, two, five or twenty Dining alfresco adds a measure of pleasure When summer's temperature is at its very best And the table is dappled by playful sunshine Dancing through the fluttering leaves Brought on by the lightest of breeze Food tastes so much better, don't you think?

An uninhabited tropical island and its surrounding coral reef reflect the conservation project that has protected the area for decades. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Today’s good n…

“Hey, Twiggy. What are you looking at?” “A whole herd of moochers.” “Moochers? What do you mean?” “Those deer who have Mom buffaloed.” “Scoot o…

She was born in a one room cabin inside the great big hug of the Smoky Mountains, the fourth of twelve children to a poor farming family. Her father paid the doctor who brought her into the world w…

Good and Happy Wednesday, my friends! Our Mistress of Mayhem, the Princess of Purple, Rochelle, has chosen my photo for this week's Friday Fictioneers prompt.  What's a girl to do but play along? Should you wish to join in the fun, please click the frog below and add your link.  Easy-peasy. Once squatters have established themselves, it is so hard to get rid of them. 

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I don't usually reblog my own stuff but, Dolly is on my mind as she is on so many other's...

Wu Zhang (1671-1741), “Birds and Fruit” (1741) ink and color on silk Small Birds One small bird—say a chickadee—begins the mockingbirds and crows join infighting off predatorsmobbingpro…

Dying Young I made the mistake of reading a few comments from a Nightline interview featuring Hayden Panettiere back in 2022. The actress was preparing to make her return to the screen after taking…

Monday Morning Musings Of everything in between “Weeds and stars and everything between”–Lisa Rosenberg, “Weeds and Stars” Between sun and shadow,between the trees,between each wa…

How to resist this short one?  I cannot.  Plus, it is a perfect way to procrastinate before starting to mow my lawn... Thank you, Sammi, for continually hosting this Saturday challenge. I might be accused (rightfully so) of rushing in headlong Thinking after acting Consequences have gone both ways

Today’s good news story comes from AS USA Online Sports Newspaper and was sent in by special reporter. Thousands of Christmas trees have been dropped from helicopters in the US since 1990. 36…

Good Wednesday, my peeps!  I wasn't sure about this image by Lori Wilson but it sorta grew on me.  Should you wish to read what others came up with, or better yet, add your own, please click the frog below and have at it.  Not sure what to do?  Click on Lori's picture and zip over to our Wonderful Wordsmith in Charge and find out the rules and regs. 

Early Morning Blue Wonder, Delaware River, April 23, 2023 by Merril D. Smith Glow of Being Once in a lifetime,more if you’re fortunate,you taste blue of river-sky like rhapsody, which is to say,a b…

This message is for you, it is written on the iris’ of my eyes I apologize for the bright light but that is the form I have taken. Strike me out if I wander uninvited into your dreams. What yo…

With the NFL season pulling into the driveway, Imma dish on the stuff I find most interesting. Which means the Patriots, ESPN, Aaron Boone, the Strait of Hormuz, Spiderman Part 42, Luigi Mangione g…

Monday Morning Musings The Shape and Texture of August “August rain: the best of summer gone, and the new fall not yet born, the odd uneven time.”–Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Syl…

Och!  This is one of those times that I had a clear and concise idea in my mind the moment I sawt the photo but when it came time to "put to paper" became a jumbled mess of words with no cohesion.  A day later and many type-back up, type-back up, completely scrap, start overs later, I have decided that "thy will be done". 

warning: may be triggering A mass of  tangled limbs, we cling to one another. I  hold tight to my baby sister as we are tossed about the dank floor of the vessel, its  boards pelted …

“Gosh, Tempeste, I’m beat.” “*Snort*… what did you say?” “Sister went home, and we had such a good time, I’m exhausted.” “Me, too. It was…