Sally packed devilled eggs—something she usually hated to take on a picnic, because they were so messy. Ham sandwiches, crab salad, lemon tarts—also a packing problem. Kool-Aid for the boys, a half bottle of Mumm’s for herself and Alex. She would have just a sip, because she was still nursing. She had bought plastic champagne … Continue reading WRITER’S WORKSHOP II, Week 1: Sally Packed Devilled Eggs, The “Deep-Holes” of Alice Munro
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Throwback Friday – The Sixties – Eugenia
we’re fine as wine, living on Cloud 9 man, having a blast, life’s a gas no flakes or finks, just cats, and chicks wearing our shades, hanging loose at flicks we’ll spend our bread get all decked out undeniably bitchin’ and so far-out in our hopped up ride, we’re cruising a four on the floor, … Continue reading Throwback Friday – The Sixties – Eugenia
The way we were – Eugenia
to overcome is to allow satisfaction we stand with courage dog-eared pages share woeful stories from the past we stand with courage raw minds see life not the same as it ever was we stand with courage © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in … Continue reading The way we were – Eugenia
A Poem Today, by Donna Matthews
A Poem Today a poem written years from nowabout a time of social distancewhen touching frowned uponwhen 6ft above the groundkept you from 6ft belowa time of fear and uncertaintynot unlike the time of nowthe years between that poem and todaycall for brave hearts and wordsto tell the storiesto share the timesa poem today written … Continue reading A Poem Today, by Donna Matthews
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WRITER’S WORKSHOP I, Week 4: A Celebration and My #1 Writing Tip
We came, we saw, we measured—twice. We cut 10% of the excess—once. We twisted our opening lines to create grammatical tension. We have arrived. It’s Week 4 of the Writer’s Workshop, and that means it’s time to step back and celebrate our hard work. Next week, I will be back with some fresh points to … Continue reading WRITER’S WORKSHOP I, Week 4: A Celebration and My #1 Writing Tip
Throwback Friday – On a Friday afternoon – Eugenia
a fingernail moon and a balloon amuse the cosmos as they swoon like a loom, they weave a tale disquieted voices they prevail yonder tooth fairy hitches a ride bridging the gap of the great divide stars befriend a quilted cloud the chorus line sings out loud be this poem fixation or fiction or … Continue reading Throwback Friday – On a Friday afternoon – Eugenia
The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
A classic poem by Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day", presented by Donna. Mary Oliver is by far my favorite poet and essayist. The way she pays attention, how nature left her amazed, how she continued to be aware and amazed by the everyday...I can only hope to live up to her example. I consider her … Continue reading The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
dark clouds still the night brisk winds interrupt silence faintest sound during nightfall whispers transform peace crows cawing assault the air signals of trouble brewing © 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. … Continue reading Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
WRITER’S WORKSHOP I, Week 3, Curveball Challenge
Something to think about: Our talented writers have some amazing stories brewing in the Go Dog Go Café; but, the water is just getting hot, and we aren’t finished yet! Congratulations to everyone who has traveled this far in our first Writer’s Workshop journey. This week’s quote comes from a wonderful book for writers by … Continue reading WRITER’S WORKSHOP I, Week 3, Curveball Challenge
Throwback Friday – Timeline – Eugenia
conundrums are stale in a muted world. to silence the tongue never one and done. to smother the pen a social injustice. puzzles with no clues unfair competition. awaken the need to broaden horizons and open new windows. define shadows from behind closed doors. time numbs while renewal awaits for wisdom to sate the appetite … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Timeline – Eugenia
