How many times have you moved in your lifetime? I get dizzy just thinking about our moves. Growing up, my parents bought their first home when I was just a few months old. Of course, I don’t remember that move. But I remember when they bought this house in 1969. I was five and getting … Continue reading Moving Forward
Friday’s Post Monday
Well, Friday has come and gone and my Friday post remained unwritten. Well, here’s my little story. First, the pre-curser.A year and a week ago, we were on our way to Oregon to let our daughter borrow our car for a bit. If you know the I5 in California above Sacramento, you may have noticed … Continue reading Friday’s Post Monday
End of National Poetry Month
The end of National Poetry Month is tomorrow. Writing poetry every day with several friends this month has brightened my life. I have hardly missed a day of writing all year, but writing with friends is so much more enjoyable. Have you been writing poetry this April? Would you like to share? I’d love to … Continue reading End of National Poetry Month
Link to Dazed Starling Unbound
The Dazed Starling Unbound: Nested is out! Yay! Placing in their contest was amazing! But when they asked for more, I was thrilled to submit. I am humbled and grateful they have published three of my poems in this once-a-year magazine from my alma mater, California Baptist University. Here is the link to the online … Continue reading Link to Dazed Starling Unbound
Write Poetry with Me
Tomorrow is the start of National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo), so I’m getting this post out early. As usual, I am taking up the challenge. Last year was the starting point for a series of books I’ve been writing called A Poetic Journey. The sixth book is in the writing stages now. Each book comprises … Continue reading Write Poetry with Me
Featured Poet Sandra Rose Hughes
“But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2nd Corinthians 12:8 Aging Hands By Sandra Rose Hughes Your skin- thin, mottled, easy to tear, yellowing, pains me- my father, my mother, my grandparents. I much preferred the days when your hands were strong, Your … Continue reading Featured Poet Sandra Rose Hughes
Writing Well
Today, while checking out writing sites, I ran across one for writing contests and the copy was full of spelling errors. Ugh! Let’s be professional people, so you will be taken seriously. Writing full-time or as a part-timer takes practice like any other art form. Creativity comes naturally to some, but even if you write … Continue reading Writing Well
Lunch
Yesterday was a balm to my soul. When was the last time I had lunch out with girlfriends? A crazy long time. I miss it so much. I see these ladies almost every Sunday, but we get little time to chat. As a social person, the first year of the pandemic irritated me. Soon, I … Continue reading Lunch
Surprise Within a Surprise
God orchestrates our lives with His baton of blessings. ~ Kaci Rigney
Surprise!
I don't know about you, but I love surprises! My hubby's birth mom turned 80 on February 11th. For several weeks, we planned and schemed with his five siblings in the Chicago area and Ohio about a surprise party for Mama Penny. We flew into Chicago, late on Tuesday the 8th, from California. The next … Continue reading Surprise!
Kaci Rigney 