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/

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

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

What is Love?

I love pizza. I love my husband, children, and grandchildren. I love singing. I love God.I say these with certainty, but, obviously, there's a big difference between loving pizza and loving God.What does the Bible say about love?Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and … Continue reading What is Love?

Update on Treasures

On a recent post, I wrote about purging items from our home. 497 items, a 31 day give away challenge--now completed! In fact we made it an even 500. Some things were easy to give away, some a little more difficult. But after releasing them, I felt freer. I'm actually looking forward to doing this … Continue reading Update on Treasures

In the Midst of the Storm

As January 2021 comes to a close, it seems surreal. This month has been a whirlwind--with wind being the operative word. Here in the East Bay Area of California, we've had several windstorms. This morning, a friend of mine found a rather large trampoline in her swimming pool. Stormy weather has wreaked havoc with downed … Continue reading In the Midst of the Storm