Category Archives: writing

throw-down thursday (5-23)

If this is your first time checking out Throw-down Thursday, you can read about what it is, and why we do it … here, or you can just dive in w/out any specific guidelines. (there aren’t that many anyway…) Check out the … Continue reading

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throw-down thursday (5-16)

Today is National Sea Monkey Day. No kidding. Let’s see you write about that. (or whatever comes up …) (are you new to throw-down thursday? go here to get the scoops on how we play.)

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throw-down thursday (5/2)

Hey peeps … sorry I’m late today. Had an almost-all-day meeting, then hit traffic coming back, blahblahblah. (y’know. life juggling.) Anyway … if this is your first time visiting Throw-down Thursday, you can read about what it is, and why … Continue reading

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love dogs

Wrapping up National Poetry Month with another fabulous poem from Rumi … One night a man was crying “Allah, Allah!” His lips grew sweet with the praising, until a cynic said: “So … I have heard you calling out, but … Continue reading

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throw-down thursday (4-25)

National Poetry Month is drawing to a close (sigh) … but I hope you’ve enjoyed splashing around in the poetry waters with me. How ’bout splashing in this one today? One of my favorites by Persian poet/mystic Hafiz … …

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throw-down thursday (4/18) (poem in your pocket)

It’s Poem in Your Pocket Day.  A wonderful addition to National Poetry Month – another fun way to integrate poetry into your life. There are so many ways to celebrate – print a copy of your favorite poem and carry it … Continue reading

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give back your heart to itself – national poetry month

It’s April … and that means it’s National Poetry Month. (squee! i love poetry.) If you’re not into poetry, it might be because you don’t actually know poetry. Could be that the passion, juice and soulfulness of poetry was sucked out of … Continue reading

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walking the path …

A friend posted this Chinese proverb on Twitter today: “I dreamed a thousand paths; I woke and walked my own.” It made me think of yesterday’s throw-down prompt, and I’ve been feeling like a bit of a weenie for not participating in … Continue reading

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throw-down thursday (3-21)

(if you know the artist/photographer who created this awesomeness, please let me know; i’m all about giving credit to the creatives …)

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throw-down thursday (3-14)

Today’s Throw-down comes courtesy of my niece, dancer/singer/actress/photographer Casey Gill. (as long as she’s game, you’ll be seeing more from her in the weekly throw-down …) Notice, write. (see you in the comments …)

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