PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot Til Death Startled awake, I listen for Mr. Coffee’s gurgle, but he’s not singing. It’s always a surprise to realize you’re dead, as our lives continue as if you are alive in the other realm. At first I thought you must be in limbo, waiting for the elevator, but it’s…
R = Raven… from Story Crossroads
Rachel, from Story Crossroads, wanted me to let you all know: And let people know that Story Crossroads does year-round events with our biggest coming up May 5-8, 2025!
#MMB 2025 — April — “Gone to America,” by Steeleye Span
I feel happy to have found this song for Mixed Music Bag’s last April 2025 offering. It’s one where I not only recognized the band but liked the song. Listening to the simple lyrics that get repeated several times with only minor changes in them has me wondering what is going on here. Was he…
A2Z 2025 — Day 20 — Tomatoes and Turkeys
TomatoesTomatoes are food crops I have been growing for years now. They are easy to start inside, and once they get planted they do their jobs without too much fuss. I’ve had problems with soft spots (potassium deficiency) and tomato worms (ugliest things I’ve ever seen!) and unruliness (they go wild and fall over, limbs…
A2Z 2025 — Day 19 — Strawberries, Skull, and Sunflowers
Strawberries I planted strawberry plants in the old cast iron tub my ex-bf’s brother gave to us. They do well in there. The berries don’t get that big but they are so sweet and juicy compared to the store-bought ones. Skull Before I left for a vacation to see my cousin in AZ, I asked…
dVerse Q 222 — What’s the Matter Here?
What’s the Matter Here?a child cowerson steps of brownstoneperson standsknuckles purplingofficer arriveshand at her waist“an altercation?”“no, officer. a differenceof opinion.”“between who?”“myself anda gentlemanwho ran.”“about what?”“he thought he had a right,and I didn’t.” top image link Punam is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Punam says:write a 44-word poem using some form of the word alter.
A2Z 2025 — Day 18 — Redbud, Rain Chime, Rhubarb, and Rabbit (yes, Rabbit!)
RedbudThere are 2 redbud trees, side by side, in the front yard. They have gorgeous profuse pink blossoms that blossom before their leaves sprout. They should be blossoming soon. They are a major first pollinator around here along with the dandelions. The trees literally hum with pollinators. It’s a favorite of large bumblebees. Rain ChimeI…
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