https://gph.is/2udQdvv gif link A thumping, a glumping, a bumping is heard I turn and there’s nothing, I swear. It’s darkening, fear’s hearkening. Then suddenly, a dank chill fills the air. Shawl pulled closer, mood grows moroser, Sparks prickle the ends of my hair. Mood’s getting intense, I light the incense. Oh dear, what’s…
Month: October 2018
Poetry Day 24 — kedi
“Dogs think people are God, but cats don’t. Cats are aware of God’s existence. Cats know that people act as middlemen to God’s will. They’re not ungrateful, they just know better.” – unnamed Instanbul resident in the film, kedi “kedi” (2016) is a documentary by Ceyda Torun. The blurb at imdb describes it as, “A…
The Missing Images of Chinese Immigrants — The Paris Review
The Paris Review always has interesting, thought-provoking articles. It’s probably the first time I’ve seen the term whitewashing used this way; the term certainly fits. One of the beauties of the electronic age is that anyone with access to it HAS A VOICE. There will be no more whitewashing for those with eyes to see!…
Poetry Day 23 — See Me
For OctWriPoMo, “today’s prompt is See Me. I love the simplicity and strength of this statement. What is it that you wish others knew about you? What would you want those in your closest relationships to acknowledge? What is your truth?” The suggested form is haibun which is a combination of prose, then haiku…
News of Interest to Kombucha Brewers
image link, which will also take you to a how-to on making kombucha A couple of weeks ago, my sons and their SOs came over. I warned them there were a few fruit flies flitting around and apologized. They immediately said, “mom do you have any apple cider vinegar?” I said yes and they instructed…
Poetry Day 22 — Betrayal
image link The prompt today is betrayal. It seems to happen so much, the question must be asked if betrayal is not an immutable part of human nature. There are levels of betrayal, all painful, but some more harmful than others. I chose to free form it but split it into 2 halves. …
Word of the day challenge — magnetism
image link you depend upon the ratio of positive to negative, where enough positive draws me towards your center. i’m stuck to you in a physical, unbreakable bond – unless your elements shift. Word of the Day Challenge — magnetism
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