Day 6 One ice storm down and another one coming. Here are some photos from this morning of a bush in the front yard that caught my attention.
It’s OK if someone doesn’t like me
Day 5 This meme is what's on my mind tonight. I had two conversations with friends today during which it was clear their struggle centers on not being liked, or approved of, or appreciated by others. I know that struggle too. Not feeling confident in our own opinions and ideas holds girls and women back …
Good mornings
Day 4 This is a weird winter, but mornings like this one make it bearable. Check out this sunrise!
Thank you, Jesus, for this cup of coffee
Day 3 Ok, technically a day late. To tell the truth, I fell asleep and never wrote a word. But I did promise myself the personal challenge would be whatever it is, deep or drivel. So this is what's on my mind ... and on my taste buds: a hot cup of Colombian coffee, black. …
What free looks like
Day 2 On Saturday I saw a man get his life back. He was escorted to the lobby of the prison where I volunteer as I was signing in. He carried two black garbage bags filled with his belongings. He was dressed not in prison blues but in street clothes. I don't know him, but …
Still I rise
It's Day 1 of my personal 30-day challenge: Write what's on my mind. At this moment it's a poem by Dr. Maya Angelou, called "Still I Rise." She writes of overcoming injustice and prejudice, of holding onto her confidence and spunk, and of knowing her worth even as others, and society, try to tear her …
What’s next
The #iArtDaily 30-day challenge ended yesterday, and I actually posted for all 30 prompts. I'm proud of myself for that. I plan to start again tomorrow for another 30 days (theme TBD). I was going to take a day off from posting, but now I'm feeling superstitious. What if I lose momentum by not writing, …
The grateful heart
#iArtDaily Challenge Day 30 ... and done! Today's prompt: "The grateful heart can’t but create beauty. Today, I dedicate my art to gratitude." ~ LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily There is so much to be grateful for today. The windchill here in West Michigan is -24 degrees, and I am hunkered down in my bedroom …
Transcend
#iArtDaily Challenge Day 29 Today's prompt: "I draw inspiration from the transcendence of the natural world." ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur I took this photo last fall in my backyard under the oak tree. As near as I can tell it is a Russula rugulosa, faded by rain and sunlight. Mushrooms are amazing …
The sound and texture of love
#iArtDaily Challenge Day 28 Today's prompt: The artist gives form and shape … sound and texture to love. ~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com I love this photo, which I took at Oakland University in Rochester last fall at a writing conference hosted by Rochester Writers. I didn't think I could improve on it and the gorgeous …
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