We found this spot while driving in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. We saw a sign that seemed to point the way to a scenic overlook. It was a fairly well maintained dirt road; so we decided to try it even though we were in my Sebring convertible. After we drove into the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Writing 201 – Future, Sonnet, & Chiasmus
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Future Form – Sonnet Device – Chiasmus Here’s a very rough draft of today’s assignment. I’ll work on it more and hopefully post the final version soon. Thanks for sharing this poetry writing journey with me. Even though I’ve been completely out of my comfort zone; I highly recommend this class. I’ve learned … Continue reading
Travel by Bridge
Post A Photo A Day Bridges fascinate me. When we travel, we’ll go out of our way to travel over a bridge. This fantastic bridge takes you over Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Photo 1 – original – no special filter Photo 2 – Fotor app – Melon Mask Filter Photo 3 – Fotor app … Continue reading
Post A Photo A Day Challenge
Broken We came across this old, broken windmill while driving on a country road in the Texas Panhandle You could barely see it through the mesquite trees and the tall weeds. I couldn’t help but wonder just how long it had been there. Today’s FMS Photo A Day prompt is grow . I think … Continue reading
Hurt people hurt people…
Today’s quote for Word Crush Wednesday goes along with a poem that I wrote for Writing 201, Words. I came across this quote online while looking for something else. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to break the chain? #WCW What’s your favorite quote? Want to join the fun. Click here for information about the Word … Continue reading
Writing 201- Villain, Ballad & Anaphora/Epistrophe
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Hero/Villain Form – Ballad Device – Anaphora/Epistrophe This ballad seemed to take on a life of its own. I’ve always rolled my eyes when I heard someone say something like that; and now, here I am. I actually intended to write a ballad about how teachers are heroes. I had the words floating … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Fog, Elegy & Metaphor
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Fog Form – Elegy Device – Metaphor I signed up for this class on the spur of the moment because I thought it might be interesting. I never expectd to find poetry running through my brain all day long. My hubby just shakes his head in bafflement as I share my excitement and … Continue reading
Life’s Scars – Poetry Potluck
We were asked to share a poem today as part of our Writing 201 – Poetry class. I came across this one while searching for another poem. I think this one speaks volumes about life. Life’s Scars by Ella Wheeler Wilcox They say the world is round, and yet I often think it square, So … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Animal, Concrete Poetry, & Enjambment
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Animal Form – Concrete Poetry Device – Enjambment Writing 201 – Poetry is quite the challenge. The class continues to encourage me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. I’ll admit that this assignment had me stumped. I didn’t quite follow directions; but I think I almost … Continue reading
Phase One… Building A House
Phase One It’s taken months, but the planning process for our new home is finished. We’ve even finalized many of the choices for inside our home — flooring, bathroom tile, fireplace, doors and appliances. Now it’s time to move to the first phase of building — the dirt work. Dirt Work Yes, the dirt work has finally started … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 