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Doodads and Doodles
Casual word sketches and drawings of small things in life This blog will be a place to deposit all my thoughts about moments and items that impact my daily life. The posts will by minor works- published as they come off my mind. They will be casual sketches of small things in life that stood…
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Gratitude in Everyday Life: November Tankafuls
Here are the last Tankafuls for the month of November. Nov 22nd Ding-dong-ding – doorbell Unexpected so early Saturday morning Gorgeous Thanksgiving flowers Grateful love spans long distance Nov 23rd Is it good enough?? Imposter syndrome runs wild Sharing art is risky- Grateful for encouragers Support in pursuit of dream Nov 24th Picture made for…
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7 Tankafuls About Gratitude This Week
Week 3 of small ordinary object or moments that I have been thankful for this week. Here are 7 more tanka poems- or Tankafuls, as I like to call them. Nov. 15th Spherical green leaves Delicate tendrils cascade Beaded String of Pearls Small new orb on tip of vine Excites this caregiver’s heart Nov 16th…
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November Tankaful Poems: Celebrating Everyday Joys
Here are my Tankaful poems for the 2nd week of November. So many small things to be thankful for that happen on ordinary days. November 8th Silent visitors Buck with doe grazing in yard Backdrop- fallen leaves November morning- quiet, chilled So quintessential autumn November 9th Drab, dreary morning But window filled with red flare…
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Tanka Poems for Gratitude: Join My November Journey
Throughout the month on November, I plan to write a tanka poem each day expressing my gratitude for an object or an event that happened. I am hoping this will make me see the world more positively this month and let gratitude be the focus of my daily observations. I’m also trying to do a…
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10 Things I’ve Been Wanting to Say to ADK
10. Thank you for the escape! We were surrounded by all of your natural gifts from morning to night and never even thought of turning on the TV. Also, having our wifi and cellphone connection wavering allowed us to put that aside as well. No news for a week! This allowed a sense of peace…
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Joys of July (So far…)
I have been soaking up summer over the past 2 weeks. Here are 2 poems that capture a few moments of joy in July so far. In the Lavender Fields was inspired while doing yoga in the rows between lavender plants. It was a beautiful, peaceful experience. I hope my words capture that calmness so…
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Simply Being Outside Boosts My Soul
I came to you depleted drained. I rest in your presence mindful open. Your gentle warm breezes caringly brush my bangs to the side, Your warming sunbeams lovingly kiss my forehead, Your singing birds tenderly encourage my soul. I rest in your presence healed restored. I leave you filled fresh. On Saturday morning, I woke…
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Reliving the 80s: Dancing and Singing the Night Away
Oh, what a fabulous Saturday night! I felt like I was in a time warp taking me back to my high school days. A group of us went to see an 80s cover band- M80s- at a local distillery. I dressed in a neon pink shirt that matched the scrunchie on top on my head.…
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Spring Blossoms: A Joyful Park Visit
One side of the hill chirping Answered in song from the other side, positive energy of a Spring evening. White Magnolia buds popped to blooms Bookended by pale pink plum blossoms like fairy crowns worn across reaching branches goldened by the sun. Singular Weeping Cherry demands attention from center point, cascading flowers arching to tickle…
Doodads and Doodles
A collection of casual word sketches about daily life
Collect moments, not things.
Doodads and Doodles 