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Spring Ahead into Darkness-SOLC Day 11
Spring ahead changes me Darkness exists at rising. Darkness colors today’s mood; Darkness changes me- Spring ahead! This first Monday after changing the time and losing one hour was awful at awakening. At 6:30 AM, it is now totally dark again as well as silent. The birds are no longer twittering about the birth of…
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Where Do You Love to Write?- SOLC Day 10
I smiled as I walked into my room to write. As I sat down to compose this, I started thinking about my favorite places to write. Inside: My favorite place to write indoors is curled up in my velvet lilac chair with my fuzzy cream blanket wrapped around me. I light a candle on the…
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My swag arrived- Oh the Joy!-SOLC Day 9
Opening my mailbox to see a large white envelope… what could it be? I don’t remember ordering anything. I take the large white envelope into my kitchen and rip across the perforated line. Reaching in- I pull out a winter hat, a sticker, a magnet and a postcard. YEAH- my swag has arrived! A smile…
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The Joy of Friday Nights: A Poetic Contrast- SOLC Day 8
Waiting for Friday night all week long Dolling up, texts about outfits 10:00- time to head out Our Uber has arrived Dancing, drinks, and friends “That’s our song!!!!” Last call Youth Aged at home that’s my wine quiet, alone, clam Takeout has just arrived 10:00- will I be up? Pj’s- as soon as possible Waiting…
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Who Would You Invite to Dinner?-SOLC Day 7
So who’s coming to dinner? A class of 2nd graders at my school after completing a biography unit posted in the hall a guest they would like to invite to dinner and the reasons why. The invitee could be living or deceased. As I read their work in the hall today, it made me ponder…
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My Hair Stylist’s Magic Touch- SOLC Day 6
Oh, your hands are magic wands snipping, coloring and styling my wild locks into a face-framing masterpiece- Swaggering out the door feeling beautiful (until I have to style it tomorrow) After visiting my hair stylist today, I realized the gratitude I have for her and her talents. I decide to write an ode to her.…
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A Journey of Expression: My Thoughts on Screen-SOLC Day 5
My brain across the screen through letters, colors and images revealed to all the world. Will it be bullets, paragraphs or poetry? Today which form best captures my brain across the screen. My inner world turns physical inviting readers to try on my reality through letters, colors and images. Anxiety swirls with exhilaration — pressing…
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Spring Blooms Defeat Winter Wearies-SOLC Day 4
T en closed buds of alternating lilac and white U plifting sight for a tired, weary winter soul L aments turned to hopeful optimism I gnoring the price tag P urchased on a happy whim S pring bundled in cellophane to carry home
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The Joy of Morning Birdsong-SOLC Day 3
The last few days, I have been awakened by birdsong again! It is an absolutely lovely alarm clock. It brings a smile to my face as I awaken my senses to the day. It is such a treat to reenter consciousness in this joyful way. This is such a change from the absolute silent mornings…
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Finding Joy Amidst the Gray- Day 2 SOLC
This morning I left early on a drive to my hometown for a Celebration of Life. The gray blanket of sky was a reflection of my mood- sad, tired, blah and a bit moody. I was staring at varying shades of gray for about 45 minutes and it was draining me, pulling me lower than…
Doodads and Doodles
A collection of casual word sketches about daily life
Collect moments, not things.
Doodads and Doodles 