Throughout the month of April, I shared insights about poets, poems, quotations, poetic forms, and my own poetry practice based on these themes. I decided that I enjoy what I am learning about the poets I am studying. Learning new things–even about topics I already know in depth–excites me and […]
In my Monday post, I wrote about the definitions of literal and literally as they relate to communicating in conversation. Even as I wrote that post, I considered how figurative and metaphorical literature can be and how my own writing reflects my comparing and contrasting of life to objects and […]
Click on the blog titles below to be linked to their new domains! About Purposeful Ponderings: Poetic Devotionals Purposeful Ponderings: Poetic Devotionals comprise original poems and prayers based on scripture. Readers are encouraged to add these short devotionals imposed on a thematic image or series of images to their […]
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Once you’re in a blogging groove and the words begin to flow, you naturally begin to look for ways to enhance the look of your posts. Adding images is a great way to reinforce ideas, emphasize or illustrate a specific point, provide visual breathing…
Did you notice I did not post an Advent blog yesterday? Maybe, like me, you feel like the holiday season is the least peaceful time of your year. There are always places to go and people to see. Lists take longer than usual to complete. The events calendar is so […]
Today we reflect on making peace. Luke 1:67-80: Zechariah’s Song. Poetic Reading: “Trust” and “Cookie Days” Family Reading: Bartholomew’s Passage –Week Two: Tuesday Did you notice I am two days late with this post? For those who did, I apologize. For those who did not, I suspect you had a […]
If you had to choose between being able to write a blog (but not read others’) and being able to read others’ blogs (but not write your own), which would you pick? Why? My initial reaction is WRITE! Yet, this prompt was posted a few days ago, and I have […]
Have you read my poetry books, The Last Time We Were Children and/or While Bethlehem Sleeps? If so, please consider posting a review on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or your other social networks. I value the opinions of my readers, and future readers may benefit from your insights. […]
