Amethyst Deceiver
A haiku based on a particular species of mushroom. Violet and tough Hold my breath as the colour fades like hopes for peace
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The Language of Love: The January Challenge #11
On Day 11 of the January Challenge, Pratiksha asks us to think about the word “love” in many languages, and sharing the love. I’ve used the elements of a pastime I love – papercrafting – to create the word. Obviously there are many people, places and things I love more
The January Challenge #4 Nature Investigator
The challenge I was offered today by #thejanuarychallenge2022 from #64millionartists was Nature Investigator. To go outside and breathe deeply and think about nature in winter. It was very chilly, a whole 14 degrees colder than 1st January! The sun shone, the air was crisp. Dogs and birds dash in and
The January Challenge #2 and #3
#2 Why I love… I posted on Instagram but not here yesterday. Why I love Nottingham. Nottingham has been my home for decades. It wasn’t deliberately chosen, just where I ended up when my job relocated. Why I love Nottingham isn’t so much the physical things or the landscape, it
January Challenge. #1
Today’s challenge is a one-line self-portrait. I can’t really draw so I did it two ways, in a drawing and in a one-liner of text. #TheJanuaryChallenge #64MillionArtists She deeply felt the injustice and needs of the people she saw around her, but without any natural practical instincts she spent her
December Dailies writing prompts. #30 Retreat. How to organise a personal creative retreat
Today’s writing prompt: Retreat Here in the period of “Twixmas” there is more spare time available than is usual in my life. I’m on leave from work, and visitors come at Christmas and New Year, so that time between is available to me. Therefore, I’m planning a creative retreat. For
December Dailies writing prompts. #28 Grey and #29 Creativity
Too often I’m not inspired to write. I shouldn’t let myself get away with this! So prompt number #28 is the reason: Grey The weather has been damp, windy, grey: the kind of weather that forces you to leave the light on all day even with big windows. And it
December Dailies writing prompts. #27 Reflection
The end of the year is a time for reflecting on the year gone by, and looking toward a new one. This year has been another “year on hold” with little happening. All the good things tended to be similar: family, beautiful sunrises, walks, good interactions with colleagues (mostly online).
December Dailies writing prompts. #21-26
I’ve been a bit busy preparing for Christmas and overcoming a nasty cold (nothing else according to my tests!). So I’ve missed a few prompts. They are: #21 Bell #22 Peace #23 Ginger #24 Christmas Traditions #25 Family #26 Storm It’s very stormy today. Yesterday, Christmas Day, was very windy,
December Dailies writing prompts. #19 Decorations & #20 Carols
I’ve always enjoyed singing, and have been in the choir at a few carol services in my time. Not recently though. Acid reflux and a slight cold have stopped me this year, but I did attend a carol service on the beach, in aid of the RNLI. Social distancing was