Reflections… Last Days of Sweet Sixteen 26 Nov 201326 Apr 2014 There is a lot of talk lately about the last days. The last days of President Kennedy's life in this 50th anniversary of his death, the last days of confidence in…
Reflections Grace Is. . . 21 Nov 2013 . . .Crying all the way home from school with a sealed note from the teacher for your parents to sign, then finding out she reported a good thing you…
Reflections Grace Is. . . 19 Nov 2013 . . . finding a long lost love whom you had hurt and learning (s)he forgave you a long time ago. ©Joan T. Warren This new mini-post series, "Grace is.…
Reflections Tips to Finding the Door to Narnia 16 Nov 2013 Incredibly gifted writer, Seth Adam Smith, reblogged here to share with you this encouraging thought for the day:
Uncategorized The Miniature Ballet 31 Oct 2013 My blog-friend, Mark, wrote a beautiful tribute to autumn today. I reblog it here for you, with my response, as he elicited a treasured memory for me. Rich imagery, symbolism,…
Poetry Sunday in Haiku Brevity 21 Oct 2013 Clean, her mind is set~ back, forth, up, down, sort, scrub, haul. Feet up now, breathe. Smile. ©JoanTWarren
Poetry… Generational Torch-Bearing 16 Oct 201326 Apr 2014 Coming home from a precious, short visit with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter this weekend, there was plenty of time alone in the car to think. As I considered some…
Blog Events… Reaching Out With WordPress 26 Sep 201326 Apr 2014 The way I figure, if this conversation ~blogging~ reaches even one person, then it is worthwhile; even if that one is just you or me. Heart reaching heart, relating, encouraging--…
Blog Events… stick around 23 Sep 201326 Apr 2014 fifteen heading up the street toward heavy traffic stroller with baby inside thinking it should end right here for her, for me, end the suffering what if it fails…
Attempts at Humor… Savory Seductions 20 Sep 201320 Sep 2013 "Oh, my God, you're ummmaaaaazing!" "You like it?" Oh, yes! Babe, you're the absolute best! Do it again!" "You want more?," he asked, the edges of his lips tipping up…
Blog Events… Hope, Joy, and. . . Chores? A Blog Event! 17 Sep 201326 Apr 2014 Surfing around WordPress and the blogging communities, one occasionally stumbles upon a pearl of great price. Pearls that delight the soul, engender camaraderie and inspire creative joy! One of the…
Attempts at Humor… Weekend Dissipation 15 Sep 2013 Friday brings anticipation; promise of rejuvenation. Saturday, The List begins-- Chores and household obligation, Squeeze in time for jubilation. Sunday whispers, "Spirit waken," Too soon dawns the realization: The…
DP challenge… Faulty Fault Lines–When Bad Things Happen to Little People 13 Sep 20136 Mar 2016 Janie smiled through her tears and put her arms around Stella. “How do you do it, Stella? You always seem to find a way to help me put things in…
Not the Sort of Things People Talk About New Menu Topic 9 Sep 2013 "My dear," she whispered as she peered down over her bifocals to the little one fearfully looking up to her for help, "These are not the sort of things people talk…
Global Issues… Pope Francis: A Consumerist’s Confession 25 Aug 201326 Apr 2014 This is not one of my humor pieces. This is serious: I have a confession to make. It is extremely difficult to admit. I feel ashamed of myself and I…
Humble Trophies Bouquet of Three 25 Aug 201326 Apr 2014 Thank you my new friend Scottishmomus! I love Wordpress blogging! Not only does Wordpress provide a place to share my thoughts, my heart and my musings, but it facilitates links to fabulous writers…
Attempts at Humor… Political Correctness: Mean Girls in Charge? 11 Aug 201326 Apr 2014 Is political correctness a useful concept, or does it stifle honest discussion? This, the question posed by Wordpress’ Daily Prompt. For my take on this prompt, I will stretch an analogy…
Attempts at Humor… The Wiggly Pine 10 Aug 201326 Apr 2014 This is a little rhyme for kids who are a bit different, whether they're four, forty or a hundred and four. Its also for those who never had a problem…
Poetry Haiku from a Younger Me 3 Aug 20139 Sep 2013 Some of my Haiku from 1975, I was 17. . . Under the shade treeour love withstood all falsehoodsthat summer, long ago. Continue reading "Haiku from a Younger Me"
Poetry Poetry Page 3 Aug 2013 Poetry bears opportunity, emotion, imagery, rhythm, thought and freedom. Boundless expression, relation, connection …