Falls and the Rainbow by Tommia Wright
“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” ~Maya Angelou in Letter to My Daughter
Duck Rings by Tommia Wright
Our life ripples out, and it has influence. That’s why it’s important that we’re at our best and that we’re influencing others for the good. ~ Victoria Osteen
Waving About by Tommia Wright
I have begun to think of life as a series of ripples widening out from an original center. ~ Seamus Heaney
Shore Watch by Tommia Wright
Hug the shore; let others try the deep. ~ Virgil
Shore Watch, Too by Tommia Wright
There’s something to be said for wandering a popular trail and make one’s way to the middle of the river. Yes, that’s how low the level is.
Middle of the River 1 by Tommia Wright
Middle of the River 2, by Tommia Wright
Middle of the River 3 by Tommia Wright
A few photos from last week’s fireworks show during the Festival at Mount Si Days.
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.”
~Victor Hugo
“I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.” ~Neil Armstrong
“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” ~Robin Williams
“Youth is, after all, just a moment, but it is the moment, the spark that you always carry in your heart.” ~Raisa Gorbachyova
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ~Albert Schweitzer
This second week of August is “National Smile Week.”
Here are a couple of things that brought a smile to my day while out and about:
Taking Flight by Tommia Wright
A day at the lake is a good way to relax, soak up the sun, and see the adventurous ones either set sail by water or air.
Making a Splash by Tommia Wright
A day through the outdoor shopping center has a new perspective with a young walker to interpret the things taken for granted. Who know water fountains could be so fun?
What has brought a smile to your face today? This week?
Today’s “Wednesday Words” focus about the most wondrous weekend for writers! (smile)
FreeValley will usually bring you fiction, but today’s story is one of success for the founding authors. We shared our novels with the public for the last couple days and discovered many more writers, some already published authors and some great stories that are emerging in our area. We were thrilled to have several book sales too. Some writers are interested in connecting with us for consultation, promotional reasons or best of all encouragement and camaraderie. We can’t wait to talk to them more.
We’d love to connect with you as well. FreeValley was named such because it encourages communication between writers in a wide virtual valley. It came together in the Snoqualmie Valley in the Cascade foothills, but FreeValley is worldwide and reaches for the worlds of imagination to let stories run free and be shared with readers. If you’re here for reading, we welcome you too!
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Hilde’s Hands by Tommia Wright
Photo response to today’s Daily Prompt: You’re on a long flight, and a palm reader sitting next to you insists she reads your palm. You hesitate, but agree. What does she tell you?
Photographers, artists, poets: show us HANDS.
The Spinner
In the corner of the wood-paneled room
Sits a quiet crafter before a loom.
Foot moving in time, Hand feeding the line
Of raw fibers’ first spinning into gold.
A wonderful scene before the fireworks show: 
One funny:
Better than Birthday Cake! by Tommia Wright
Yesterday was National Book Lovers Day and what perfect timing it was to receive a collection of boxes filled with books! I’ve shared my enjoyment of Barnes and Ambraum’s ‘Unshelved‘ series. I splurged on a gift set, so seven volumes arrived, plus bag and other toys!
Yesterday saw the launch of FreeValley Publishing. Perfect timing was the arrival of my book(s) to join the table.
One fantastic:
Sheri J Kennedy – FreeValley Publishing
If you’re in the area, you’ve a full weekend of opportunity to meet different authors at the booth!
One fun shot from Portland’s ‘Sand in the City’:
Biblioteca Angelica – Rome, Photo from http://www.aboutroma.com/libraries-in-rome.html
Happy National Book Lover’s Day!
In looking back at this blog, there are just over fifty mentions of libraries. I won’t attempt counting the mentioning of books.
I could list my favorite book-related sites.(The Book Reporter, Powell’s, Tattered Cover, Unshelved)
I could mention the Big Reveal at last. I could encourage you to find a fun book group fast.
I could share a video that will hopefully make you smile or cheer. I could ask “What have you read so far this year?”
Today I’ll end it with this note. May you get a chance to fill, then go through your full book tote!
Washington State Patrol's Blog
Because paradise is a library
The story of my journey...
Young Adult Author
Spreading Faith, Hope, & Love
My journey as I run, ride and live through cancer
Disabled. Loud. Proud
Cherishing the Past while Celebrating the Present
Award-winning Author
Where Dreams Meet the Business of Writing
This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.
It started as a 366 - now a regular Photoblog- just for the love of taking photos and sharing them.
WRITER Of SPECULATIVE FICTION & OTHER STUFF
Capturing Life's Chapters
Fantasy Romance Author
Reflections on Life through poetry, essays and photos
sweet happy endings
Ideas change everything
Poet, teacher and former Washington State poet laureate
LITERATURE- THOUGHTS - LIFE - WORDS - BUSINESS
A blog for authors, about authors, written by an author
Authoress Website and Blog
Figuring out Freelancing
On becoming extraordinary
Tough, Elegant, Wise
Vintage image treasury
mybrandofgenius
LyannV + Family ... photographers
Photographing the rainbow of life
So what's really going on in 2016?
Adult & YA Romantic Fantasy Author
The Presents of Presence
Creative Writing Tips and Authorial Support from Fantasy Writer Victoria Grefer
Musings, Photography, Writing, and More
Nature Photography by Jeffrey Foltice
Tonette dela Luna ~ Writer, Storyteller, Avid Dreamer
What Ever Pops Into My Mind and Poetry!
Healthy Start
Can you all hear me in the back?
the belief that there is room in your life for a new obsession every day
http://www.CreativeWritingInstitute.org
Birthplace of James Madison and Southern Plantation
Tommia's Tablet 