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| I reread a couple old pieces today this is from 2020: The news shows her picture ... "Bessie Holmes celebrates 100!" The lighting highlights her wrinkles. She puts her hand on her heart and laughs. Thank God for make-up! She sets the pearls down and picks up the cold cream to remove the fake lines crisscrossing her face. When she turned 20 she had exclaimed, no more, no more birthdays. She hadn't celebrated one since. As years flew by folks would mention her flawless skin and ask, what's your secret. I don't have birthdays, she'd tell them. They thought she was joking. She was only telling the truth. Now she puts on make-up when she goes out to make herself look older, not too much older, 60 would do. She could pass for 40. ... continued in
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| Suggestions on how to forgive myself for not handling a situation well. Brandi Cook: "The fact that you know and want to do better is a sign that you want to grow from it. Learn how you want to handle it better and be gentle with yourself. You have to practice the new reaction you want to have before it becomes a habit. Remember nothing comes out of beating yourself unless you’ve turned it into constructive criticism to learn how to improve upon." Me: "I need to breathe and connect my brain before I speak. I'm passionate about some things (especially injustices) but passion doesn't always sell. I was shy as a child and that has led to an issue with tone of voice and choice of words (as I'm easily frustrated). I edit my poetry but not always my speech. 🙄😬" Brandi: "sometimes you needed to be a certain way as a child that doesn’t fit adulthood. consider yourself a constant learner and grower. Learning more about yourself and growing more vast as a being." So... I received support on bookface.  I struggle at times. The initial trigger? That storm seems to have passed. |
| New prompts: I already wrote to #54 and #56. 51. In the spirit of James Joyce: like ashes sifting slowly / over the still-living and the still-dead 52. We're all dying on this beautiful Autumn day. That's if we're alive... not all people are equally "alive". 53. NEED to get things raveled or unraveled. My strings are a chaotic mess. 54. Write about a stray cat named after a hurricane or storm. 55. The roads leading to Hell are empty; but, the bars are full. 56. history / mystery / herstory 57. a football home coming parade with an important guest riding his tractor. Sight? Sound? Smell? Touch? Taste?
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Cubboo!  - Thank you. I can generate ideas and at times even find the words. But actually setting down and writing is a struggle some days and finishing what I start another issue. |
ReplyผีKåreEngaในMontana - I'm right there with ya!  |
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| Nice prompts! Particularly #52. |
Reply| Thinking of Hurricane Milton. Extremely dangerous storm. We have numerous Floridians here that will be impacted. Please keep us informed. |
| I came across this old poem again. Trevor was about 17-18 at the time; he must be 34 by now! Anyhoo... I entered it into a contest hoping I haven't entered it in the past. 1. I forget. 2. I don't keep track. 3. Some contests are a bit behind. Tish for Trevor Ish of Alaska and Montana A boy named Tish, scamps off with an Alaskan wish: the water, the mountains, the snow, the fish are what he knows. Yet, he remembers Montana and grows broad-shouldered, brown-eyed, brown hair, slim hipped. He dreams of studying computer tech on a Grizzly football scholarship. ... or perhaps, driving the Al-Can highway in a long distance rig, putting on a quarter million miles a year, like his grandfather did, past Palmer, past Gakona, past Tok crossing Beaver Creek and the Yukon brooks where the water, the mountains, the snow and the fish will be greeted by a man named Tish. © Kåre Enga 2007 [164.404] 2007-12-04 17-ish lines
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| There are times when I'm just doggy paddling. Missed September contests because my mind was elsewhere. Where? Who knows! Added: did enter three contests; but hopefully my 'offerings' weren't entered elsewhere. I'm forgetful and some contests are behind in judging and yeah, just my excuses. |
| Has anyone read 1/6 The Graphic Novel about January Sixth? I would like to know your impression. https://onesixcomicsstore.com/collections/all |
tracker  - I have no connection; but, I'm curious whether anyone has read it. "January 6th" is a nothing-burger laden with conspiracy for a broad segment of the UStatian population. Since many folks here prefer romance and unicorns... I have deeper concerns. Will mention in my blog and/or send you an email. |
| Found this on the Capitol History website: Watch our latest webinar featuring Harvard Law Professor and author Alan Jenkins to discuss his groundbreaking new series, “1/6: The Graphic Novel.” Written by Alan Jenkins and New York Times bestselling author Gan Golan and illustrated by veteran comic book artist Will Rosado, “1/6” answers the question: What if the January 6 Insurrection had been successful? This graphic novel chillingly demonstrates how strategic disinformation and extremism convinced ordinary Americans to undermine cherished constitutional values and support violent sedition. Inspired by speculative fiction such as 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Twilight Zone, and Parable of the Sower, “1/6” explores themes of autocracy, scapegoating, and more, all presented through a captivating, character-driven story. |
Damon Nomad  - Thank you for posting. The real event did feel Dystopian. However, whether it's well written is something else. A graphic novel may reach yet a different demographic group. |
| I lost my post about HRH Helene... So... if you are in Tallahassee, please leave now or go to a Cat 5 shelter. If not... put one of us in your will. For other folks affected in Florida, Georgia, Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama please post after the storm that you're okay (a poem, story, first-hand account also is fine). The Darwin Awards will be given out next week. I suspect there will be 100+ recipients post-mortem. |
So few people visit my blog. So, here's my musing for today. It may or may not explain my presence here at WdC (I'm not a good groupie  ) "Moving on..."  An exerpt: I don't want to waste time on private clubs or associations. WDC is my only semi-private vice. ... Face-to-face I'm fine. When I travel I'm mostly fine with strangers. So... you won't see pictures of me; but, I've met a dozen of you-all and wouldn't mind meeting more.  Next time you visit the Moon, we can share a Chinese (authentic) meal at the café in New Shanghai at the Southern Pole. So... the Senior Center is re-asserting it's private club status and only welcoming others during meal time 11:30-12:30. I will forthwith refer to them as the Grab-n-Run. Which brings up other issues. Groups can say they are welcoming and... they are... until one reads the fine print. The Grab-n-Run welcomes money for Bingo, its Store and the federally funded Lunch. ... Same with religious organizations. "We Welcome Everyone" isn't true when you have a dozen sermons on sexuality (a Levite interpretation) but only one on the Beatitudes. ... This notion of exclusion (we're-holier-than-thou) isn't the warm fuzzy welcome some think it is. ... I learned longtime ago that I was a traitor to my Race having embraced the fancy notion that I was a Spiritual Being having an all-too human experience. ... |
Wordsmitty ✍️  - I'm sure most of my family and friends would love to meet you --- if for no other reason than to provide me with a listener ("not a conversationist") so they can get some peace and quiet. In other words, I AM a conversationist. Too much so!  |
| ผีKåreEngaในMontana - I agree wholeheartedly with your reply to Wordsmitty, and I love your analogy of the stream of life as flowing from the same source to the same ocean. I agree with you on every point. Indeed! Let's all work to build bridges! There are great things to be shared across them! |
Stopping in tonight to browse around. I won't touch anything.  |
| tracker Well ... if you stop-n-stayed here you could help me declutter, clean, organize... IRL ... my two rooms are worse! |
| ผีKåreEngaในMontana - Honestly, there was a time in my life I would book a flight and grant you wish! |
| HATE THE HAITIANS? WDC people are sharing misinformation, their fears and their hatred on facebook (they are more respectful here). My responses need to be measured so I don't feed the fear. One of my responses [edited] is found in "Hate the Haitians?" in "Blogville " [XGC] Any comments over 13+ should be posted there, not here. |
GhostlyPotato  - True. We do all share Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Unfortunately, many of us share the kind of conditioned response that Pavlov observed. |
| ผีKåreEngaในMontana - The idea of exceptionalism was best summed up in a single line from a well-known book. All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others |
Won The Cramp. (Yes, it could use an edit but The Cramp is 24 hours max.) I post it in full here to show a different form/approach.
End of summer When the goldenrod blooms and our swollen tears fall, footballs fly though cool air. Do not fumble or fall. When Edith Piaf warbles and autumn leaves fall, old aching legs give out as we stumble and fall. With crisp air and frost, burning leaves signal it's fall, and then pumpkins are carved, their wide grins mouthing "fall". At the end of summer comes the harvest of fall. Before the sleep of winter we're glad that it's fall. © Kåre Enga (16.September.2024) 16 lines It's structure is similar to a ghazal. 16 lines (or 8 divided alexandrines). An article about the ghazal and how to write one:
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I was looking for something else and came across this from Covid Times (warning: it has a bad case of alliteration):
So I entered it into
just in time. Deadline is the 14th. More entries are welcomed. |
| Just an important reminder to Americans that there's an important presidential debate tonight at 9 pm WDC time on ABC and elsewhere. [corrected... "pregame" starts at 20:00.] |
| I added two entries for those who need to rant at a higher level than 13+... "Drama Queen versus Cat Lady " "Debates..." |
| The Weather Channel is doing 24 hour non-stop as Huricane Fancine churns towards New Orleans or just to the west for landfall Wednesday morning. Evacuations recommended in Louisiana along the coast. There's always multiple diasters at once.  |
| Wordsmitty ✍️ - The Weather Channel literally falls all over themselves with storms. I sort of miss that, now that I don't have TV. Jim Canotore and thunder snow were always humorous. We are dry and warm. Just a spark and I swear all of Montana would self-combust. |
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