Monthly Archives: February 2016

Meet My Muses

Posted on February 17, 2016 by lana1967

My muse scolded me last night after I finished the last post! She is an inclusive muse and reminded me that not all of her charges can run into her arms. In fact, she often reminds us in her interactions … Continue reading →

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Running Into The Arms of My Muse

Posted on February 17, 2016 by lana1967

  I see my life over there The real one The one where I live and love Where I spend my days creating Where I’m doing the work Where I know who I am. The shadows are cast over me … Continue reading →

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Poetry Room

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lana1967

  I didn’t think our friendship would last So I was shocked when you kept calling after we didn’t work together. You told me you wanted to keep in touch To still be friends That our friendship would be a … Continue reading →

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Walking a Fine Line

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lana1967

The heart carries all the love a person needs, And it can grow larger and fuller while more love comes into my life. The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes When he learned to give and be in a community. Please … Continue reading →

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Filling Ourselves Up So That We Can Share

Posted on February 12, 2016 by lana1967

I’m slowly coming to understand why writing these blog posts and poetry are more difficult some days than they are others. It’s hard to share what you think and feel when your mental bucket and heart are just completely empty. … Continue reading →

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My Nightmare

Posted on February 11, 2016 by lana1967

I was reading and writing and thinking light bulbs were going off cameras flashing when paparazzi take pictures fireworks on the Fourth of July. And suddenly everything went dark.  

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An Invitation to Create Rather Than Sacrifice for the Next 40 Days, #365StrongStories 41

Posted on February 11, 2016 by lana1967

I’d like to introduce you to one of my blogging colleagues, Marisa Goudy. Reading this tonight gave me the push I needed to observe Lent (it’s usually too difficult to figure out what to sacrifice). Marisa invites us to create … Continue reading →

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Daily Words Are Doing Me Good

Posted on February 10, 2016 by lana1967

I have a life It’s not a bad life; Though it could be better. I love where I live I love the mountains I only wish I could get out of the house more than I do I want to … Continue reading →

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Cyberspace

Posted on February 7, 2016 by lana1967

All those stories in such a very small space All those words in megabytes being held somewhere in cyberspace You just have to figure out which story you want to read today. Which piece of information is the one that … Continue reading →

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5 February, 2016 20:21

Posted on February 5, 2016 by lana1967

15. Out of Breath While editing announcements for a newspaper, I came across an item promoting a camp for children with asthma. Aside from all the wonderful activities the kids could enjoy, such as canoeing, swimming, crafts and more, it … Continue reading →

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