Category Archives: Ponderings

It pays to leave late for work some days To escape the blah of routine’s haze. Ten minutes now is a golden moment later Compared to the o’dark-thirty, this scene is greater Than the basic calendar photo at the desk … Continue reading →

Inching right along toward the goal of 50K From coffee shop to Writers’ Cottage The total was okay. Beverages discovered, book covers perused Actually came up with 5K words (Question is, how many will be used?) With misspollyanne and Quinnleeeee, … Continue reading →

What’s around the bend – something old Or something new? Will you stay upon the track Or turn back around? Will the path lead to openness Or take you through a tunnel? What matters if we stay on track Or … Continue reading →

If blessings were colors, what would yours be In terms of defining orange, violet and green? If blessing were colors, how would they start – Blue as the sky, red as the heart? If blessings were colors who would know … Continue reading →

Careful! There’s that Awful four-letter word No self-respecting adult says. You know, the one thing so absurd. Outlawed in the grown-up world. Unnecessary, undoable, utterly useless these days. Caution the off-taskers who Often lose time Meandering with games, deadlines belated … Continue reading →

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The publications of all or our FVP Featured Authors will be available at Si View Community Center’s Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th from 10-3. This will also mark the first sale date for FreeValley…

Ebb and Flow Ne’er the same way goes Endless imagination and Relentless intimidation Giving, taking during a story’s making Your words are your sword. — Amazing what a few word sprints will do. In various lengths with some interesting prompts, … Continue reading →

Mirrored in the squares unseen Is a chaotic symphony of a scene – Decisions debated, dreams deflated Talking, balking, walking –some Obvious, obscure, sincere, a blur While changes are made, impact unknown New day above, unseen below.

“Love doesn’t grow on trees like apples in Eden – it’s something you have to make. And you must use your imagination too.” ~ Joyce Cary

Ever have that perfect song play just when you needed it? That song that had the medicinal melody or balm-like beat, laced with the lyrics needed to lift the day? Such is the case with the hymn, “Lord, Keep Us … Continue reading →