you know, not so long ago bootless folds of time wrinkled our minds life not a bow tie event faceless selfies needed to vent there were the highs there were the lows those in the parade a slapdash masquerade? lackluster acts a plethora of airs inviting judgment fixated stares the world intoxicated our future speculated … Continue reading Throwback Friday – “Just sayin'”- Eugenia
Writing
Crow, a poem by Stephen
We have had some amazing participation this week with the Promote Yourself Monday and the challenges, but let’s get some barista poetry activity jump-started with this one written while “trying” to meditate... a little bit of Poe inspiration drawn from the Dangerous Thoughts theme... The crow stands watch over me, protects my fate…Or perhaps awaits … Continue reading Crow, a poem by Stephen
Throwback Friday “Weathering moods” Eugenia
mother nature has yet to design snapshot weather coddling mankind her fickle ways dictate our days her fitful ways dictate who pays camouflaged skies to pale the light her chancy wardrobe can be a fright and scorching costs appraise our loss an iffy persona displays who's boss winds huffing puffing, the roof undone spring has … Continue reading Throwback Friday “Weathering moods” Eugenia
Nurture your thoughts – Eugenia
unhappy mindsets your thoughts become unguarded ending without end another brick in the wall standing on the edge of time © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. Now it’s time for me to follow … Continue reading Nurture your thoughts – Eugenia
Throwback Friday -“These times” – Eugenia
Stiff-necked operators public disquiet an awkward time Life is a gamble not one size fits all sign on the dotted line Bad decisions or good stories don’t manic your panic there’s nowhere to sign The GPS lost its way navigational whoops best be on time Unversed perfection festers societal woes a sign of the … Continue reading Throwback Friday -“These times” – Eugenia
Angry North Winds by Donna Matthews
In honor of National Haiku Writing Month (NaHaiWriMo), let’s play around with the various Haiku acceptable forms…a few key components of a haiku include a nature theme and a seasonal word. This morning, a random cold front blew into the Houston area taking our spring-like temperatures down into the 30s tonight. Our budding trees sit … Continue reading Angry North Winds by Donna Matthews
Reality vs. Realism
it wasn't that long ago yesteryear's gone you know life not tied with a bow by now you must know indeed some highs indeed some lows overacted dramas put on airs vicarious judgments gossipy stares competing regrets struggling upsets entertainment ahead of its time you know © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – … Continue reading Reality vs. Realism
Throwback Friday – Kindness – Eugenia
Hey, give me a good word one not so absurd meaningful and mindful caring and sharing compassion and passion empathy and sympathy genuine and sincere k-i-n-d-n-e-s-s days pass with smiles © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Kindness – Eugenia
Throwback Friday – I promised not to tell – Eugenia
A cool crisp breeze startles the trees Blankets the past with golden leaves Our steps are hidden where we walked Nature's creatures - not one's to talk No, doubt the wind will surely blow Revealing secrets we shouldn't know § © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in … Continue reading Throwback Friday – I promised not to tell – Eugenia
Preparations – Eugenia
young seedlings await positive nods from the sun plentiful downloads vanishing winter tender seeds discover life germinated thoughts summoning spring the last snowflake bids adieu nature works lively © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded … Continue reading Preparations – Eugenia
