Poems & Pictures

Shutterfly photo books are a personal favorite. We must have at least a dozen 8 x 8 books of trips, gardens, and family memories. Recently, I finished this coffee table project, Pictures and Poems which includes forty original inspirational poems and twice as many photos. Limited autographed personalized copies available for $35.00, including shipping. Check … Continue reading Poems & Pictures

Less is More

Writing Tip: Less is More Less is more, so omit those needless words. Most of the time you can omit the words that, just, and sometimes, had.How many had survived the shooting? omit had I just thought I should say something. omit justShe said that she would rather die. omit that Continue reading here: https://kacirigney.com/writing-tips/

Sofie

On May 7, 2017, a cute little collarless ball of white fluff showed up on our front stoop, covered in fleas and matted fur. This wee creature captured my daughter Kolleen’s heart, and we took her in. First things first, she got a flea bath. The cute doggie had a visit to the local vet … Continue reading Sofie

Story Doodle

I added here and there to my drawing and was surprised to see a story structure emerge. Do you remember doodling as a child? Sometimes I would try to draw people and animals, but I used to doodle all the time, drawing swirling images and coloring them. This morning, I drew a doodle, though this … Continue reading Story Doodle

Suggestions Please

Just like many of you, we have been isolating. This pandemic, now classified as an endemic, has changed the way we live. Masks and social distancing are our way of coping in the outside world, fearful of a dreaded plague. I hope someday soon we can shake hands, hug, and see each other’s smiles again. … Continue reading Suggestions Please

My Birthday Wish

Yay! Today is February 22nd, my birthday! My sweet hubby has gifted me with recording software—something I have wanted for quite some time. I am super excited about recording my music, maybe even today. 😊 But for my birthday, I have special wishes for my readers. I wish you joy! Joy in your day. Joy … Continue reading My Birthday Wish

In Him We Live

My Christ-centered life has me pondering in the light of these days and writing blogs about how we ought to live as Christ would have us live—showing love in a world where political correctness, offense, and hatred seem to rule the roost. You may hope the government will improve this situation, but there is a … Continue reading In Him We Live

More on Love

1 Corinthians tells us, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always … Continue reading More on Love