Oh the mischief to behold
With all these pages I can fold!
Patterned, plain or polka dot
Rules to origami – not a lot.
Basic folds and folding hints
Then again, imagine prints
With etchings made
Or surfaces raised.
Oh the mischief to behold!
Put a short-short story on each
That can be bold!
“I’m going to write again. Tired of being a former writer.” – kg
A friend of mine kindly let me take this line from her. It sums up how I’m feeling. I’ve put many fun habits on a shelf and am slowly (sloooooooooooooooooowly) taking the steps to reclaim them.
Writing is like a vase of flowers – it requires refreshing, rearranging, realizing the value of the play before petals dry and drop and stems turn brown and droop.
Stephen King says one of the rules of writers is to read – alot. Well, I have an inbox filled with digests, notices of expiring ebooks, the Daily Prompt (which bores me whenever I do remember to open it). I’ve not read all of them like I used to. I’ve not done as many ‘likes’ nor have I left as many comments (and there are some that encourage comments over likes – great way to be sure someone says something).
I try not to neglect my favorites, my ‘Vitamin D’ for Delightful:
Misafusa’s Blog is a read that offers a bright spot for the day, a wonderful quote to tweet and something motivational to pin to the Pinterest Board. Whether its a little advice to free the mind to rebuild a life or a reminder of how one speaks, there’s always a wonderful illustration or tune to enjoy and brighten the day. Thank you Misafusa!
The playful escapes by way of photos – that’s the lifeline that wsj2day provides. That and many great quotes to go with those photos to pin. (yes, Pinterest could become problematic if I knew how to really play with the boards). Some images I keep at the ready for a quick escape from the stacks of papers and other projects in their various locations.
zwitterion80’s photos are a fun way to end the day – what delightful image was captured out of something ordinary or taken for granted?
Those are the key three I try not to miss. There are others I enjoy that deserve more time than I’ve given to really enjoy, relish, reflect: The Chronicles of an AngloSwiss, The Rider, iChristian, and 61musings to name a few.
I’ve stacks of playful items I want to enjoy again: a stack of prints from the Print Exchange via the Sketchbook Project, mixed media makings that Jackie encouraged us to create, a story, poem or few to finish rather than delete. Will see what this new month will bring. One thing is for certain:
“I’m going to write again. Tired of being a former writer.” You and me both, kg. Might see you at the Writers’ Cafe yet.
Because sleep is too logical and these two new books are too great not to share:
Victoria Bastedo’s Roots Entwine is a fantastical young adult adventure about Joaquin’s journey.
Deborah DuBois’ book, Long Before Time is worth the time to read! (the advantage of this kind writer to let this reader get a sneak peak!)
What books have recently found a home on your shelf?
The writers that make up FreeValley Publishing have been busy! In addition to the previous collection of published works available on the local festival tour (next stop, the Snoqualmie Block Party, September 20th!) Here’s a quick spotlight on a few.
(to be continued)
Busy Bee, too by Tommia Wright 2013
Some of the choices I’ve made of late had my mind exploding, akin to Tchaikovsy’s 1812 Overture, complete with the swirling notes of the flutes (or my spinning out of control in simplicity planning) to the pounding explosions of the cannons.
As usual, I had put too much on my plate where, rather than a chicken with its head cut off, I was moving about like The Flight of the Bumblebee. Too many directions, too many distractions, too many dismissed items off my personal to-do list.
So what did I accomplish this weekend, three days away from work (and only 30 minutes in all glancing at its email)? Nothing. Well, nothing practical, except to enjoy the sunshine, binge-read the stacks of books the library wants back this week (all right, five, but it’s a start). Watched a couple of shows on DVD (is there anything good on television, really?), and sorted the stacks of reports I get to bring into work. For the review. The dreaded review. But I digress.
Some say a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind and an organized desk, an organized mind. What does an empty desk say?
Fall’s approaching and I’ll probably fall down again from the too-many goals set (one of them to minimize the number of said goals). Then again, don’t we fall to get back up? To soar higher in the sky?
It’s classical music month, so the Tuesdays will be spent on a tune or two. Enjoy.
The last reach of summer
Temperatures cooling
Schooling beginning
Chronos winning
The once vibrant colors
Wait for the Fall
When shades of red
Create the bed
On the ground
With orange
With brown
But not before
Summer’s last reach.
A great opportunity not to be missed!
The second book in the Dawn of Steam series, DAWN OF STEAM: GODS OF THE SUN will be out soon, and the RELEASE PARTY is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, at the AFK E&E in Renton, starting about 4 PM. This will also be Author, Jeffrey Cook’s 40th birthday, so we’re hoping some of you lovely people can come out and help him celebrate!
You may remember the photos from the party for the first book, DAWN OF STEAM: FIRST LIGHT. (see one below). CLICK HERE to see all the fun. And don’t miss out on your chance to attend this next one on Sept 27th! Steampunk attire encouraged.
Authors, Jeffrey Cook and Kennedy J Quinn
A note from the Author:
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White flowers, red base
Beautiful things tucked all over the place.
When was the last time you stood still
And saw the items on the windowsill?
White flowers, red base
Busy being busy, a nonstop pace.
When was the last time you wrote a note
And by hand, I mean, not remote?
White flowers, red base
Bodies moving, no one seeing face to face.
When was the last time you made the time
And spent it with friends, a visit sublime?
White flowers, red base
Budding goals take place.
When was the last time you just dreamed
And focused on capabilities, life supreme?
(For V- and E-, whose company I enjoyed this week, better than any tasks checked – either as ‘done’ or ‘incomplete’.)
Still in the green,
A moment serene
Time to do nothing, just
Invite the day in.
Some things can wait
For tomorrow.
In this moment
Even nothing is everything
Days like this surprise.
I will not fear
The waters blue
I will not fear
Something new
I will not fear
Reactions cold
I will not fear
Perchance to be bold
I will not fear
-Try or try not
I will not fear
Giving all I’ve got.
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