Author Archives: TommiaW

Sunny Sunday Shimmering in Song

Posted on May 6, 2012 by TommiaW

Happiness can be found in the simplest of things. Going to service with a reassuring psalm to start the day – Psalm 98, not only was I reading over words about songs, I was remembering the choir from another congregation … Continue reading →

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Make Mine Music!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by TommiaW

Decided to do something I hadn’t done in a long time. I went to a concert! Not because the price was right (free), but because the evening was – free. As in a gradual return to ‘regular routine.’ Of course … Continue reading →

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May the 4th…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by TommiaW

…be with you” All right, I know it’s a bit puny and late, but it makes sense if you think about it. A kind friend patiently explained to me why this was deemed National Star Wars Day a while back. … Continue reading →

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Silly Seuss and other witty wordsmiths

Posted on April 28, 2012 by TommiaW

So, I think I thought I thunk I knew how crocheting worked. Granted, what started as a flat scarf just went ’round in circles. That brought to mind the cover for Dr. Seuss’ great book for grads – Oh, the … Continue reading →

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Magnet Magic

Posted on April 27, 2012 by TommiaW

Remember the magnets that parents used to put on the fridge to encourage us to recognize and play with letters? First words spelled were probably “Mom” and “Dad” and our own name because that left a mark. Playing with magnetic … Continue reading →

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Gone

Posted on April 15, 2012 by TommiaW

It seemed absurd, the words I just heard. An acquaintance, a kind soul is gone. Dapper gent, smiling wherever he went, And always a cheery “hello.” You will be missed, dear Jon.

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Phobias, Peeps and Poe

Posted on April 13, 2012 by TommiaW

Did I put together a proper post yesterday? No. Did I write, find or share a poem worth seeking? No. Why? I was playing with Peeps. Yes, Peeps. No, I won’t eat one, try one, nuke one. Only used a … Continue reading →

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Wonderment of Words

Posted on April 11, 2012 by TommiaW

The  third performance of Word Jazz, in celebration of our third anniversary, also saw the release of “Views, Voices and Verses – Volume 3” by SnoValley Writes! The only things missing from the publication were the winning entries of the … Continue reading →

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Word Jazz

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TommiaW

The second Word Jazz performance at Boxley’s by SnoValley Writes! was in October of 2010. The theme: Fall into Story. Inspired by autumn themes and artwork shared by the Mount Si Artist Guild, a collection of poems and prose was … Continue reading →

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Meandering Rambling

Posted on April 9, 2012 by TommiaW

Sometimes something takes shape without really understanding the seed that started it. The following poem is such an example. Silent Supper She touched the beveled frame of the glass cabinet, surprised by the etched design. She saw the assorted magnets … Continue reading →

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