Published inThe Lark·Aug 30, 2022Member-onlyCrimson SkyA science fiction story — Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. No one will see your tears fall or roll down your face. You can’t go for a walk. Imagine not being able to run away. You will see the sun but will never experience the day. …Fiction10 min readFiction10 min read
Aug 29, 2022Member-onlyAn UpdateAnd thank you — Thank you to everyone who sent me well wishes and prayers. I am happy to announce that the insurance company has approved my stent placement. WooHoo. Hopefully, it won’t be too long before I can have it done. I am looking forward to having more energy soon. I know that…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inLifeline·Aug 15, 2022Member-onlyWhat Do You Do When Uncertainty Knocks On Your Door?A response to lifeline’s poetry prompt-Prose — When you aren’t sure what comes next, and numerous questions circulate in the confines of your mind, resist the urge to find all the answers. The sooner you accept and let uncertainty hold your hand, the better. Whether we like it or not, it follows us everywhere. It is there…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Published inThe DIY Diaries·Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyBlueberries Anyone?Creating an underpainting in acrylic — Is anyone in the mood for some fruit? How about a fresh blueberry that you can pick right off the plant? Typically I sketch and begin adding colors to the canvas. This time, I opted for a different method, creating an underpainting using burnt sienna and unbleached titanium. …Art2 min readArt2 min read
Published inThe Brain is a Noodle·Aug 5, 2022Member-onlyI WaitedA Poem — Through the bedroom window Clouds gather like a gray blanket Who knew that the dark color we see Could give rise to droplets of colorless liquid I pull on my comforter and cozy myself on the sofa Preparing for the lullaby To be swept off into the land of dreams…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Aug 1, 2022Member-onlyWords Aren’t Enough To Express My GratitudeThank You — Over the last few weeks, I have read fantastic poetry by some very talented Medium writers who my art has inspired. First, let me say thank you. For those who may not know, it took me a very long time to share my art and even longer to call myself…Thank You2 min readThank You2 min read
Published inThe Lark·Jul 27, 2022Member-onlyTaste The RainbowA single-sentence poem challenge — If I could have a slice of the rainbow I’d have a piece from the middle where the colors are brighter savoring every inch by biting into it slowly beginning by licking the outsides till I make my way to the center filled reds and pinks experiencing the magic it creates on my tongue with…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 24, 2022Member-onlyTen-Word Story ChallengeHere is my attempt — Thank you, Marilyn Glover, for tagging me in the ten-word story challenge. It took some time to get my wheels spinning, but once they did, I came up with several ideas. Here are some examples. His eye color changed and indeed a storm had passed. I pressed into my scar…Ten Word Stories2 min readTen Word Stories2 min read
Published inLifeline·Jul 23, 2022Member-onlyA Child’s LaughterA poem — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inShare Your Creativity·Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyPointillism Anyone? How About Some Dotted Art?A Share Your Creativity Art Prompt — Pointillism art dates back to the 1870s/1880s during the Belle Epoque era, which is often associated with “a period of high artistic or cultural development” in France. The technique involves using dots or dashes of color to produce an image. Thanks to the artists Georges Seurat and Paul Signac for…Art3 min readArt3 min read
