Yamaguchi Soken (Japanese, 1759–1818) Soken Picture Album: The Plant Section (Soken gafu: Soka no bu), 1807 Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) Woodblock printed book; ink on paper; Other: 10 3/8 × 7 3/8 in. (26.3 × 18.8 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Mary and James G. Wallach Family Foundation Gift, 2013 (2013.828) http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/78718

Book Review / Writing

Four 5-star Ratings, Three with Reviews: Gratitude From The Heart

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." ~ Thornton Wilder

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July 31, 2023

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Book Review

My Heartfelt Review of Smitha Vishwanath’s Debut Novel, Coming Home

Reminder: Sometimes, You Need To Follow Your Gut The debut novel, Coming Home by Smitha Vishwanath, is a story of self-discovery.It opens with the protagonist, twenty-six years old, Shanaya, making…

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July 29, 2023

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Guilty, Your Honor: Who Are You In Cahoots With? W3 Prompt

This is NOT clickbait: I am made of dreams and bones and find pleasure with my dandy partner under the covers... (a little misleading, but I hope it makes you grin).

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July 27, 2023

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Book Review / Writing

How To Give Back When You’ve Been On The Receiving End

Is a Book Tour, like a library on wheels? I think so. And I'm overjoyed to invite you to one hosted by another giving friend, D.L Finn, who has gifted me space and her precious time today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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July 25, 2023

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Book Review

Two Book Reviews: One Poetry, One A Novella That Soothe

Tonight I finally submitted two reviews for lovely books purchased on Amazon. It gives me great pleasure to be able to do this. Bless you all. More to come.

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July 24, 2023

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Wisdom

Rainbows on Her Eyelashes

these lovely words belong to YOU 💗👏🏽 WHY? Because you helped to spread the word with your enthusiasm and love of the written word. YOU< YOU< YOU<

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July 22, 2023

Psalm 27:14 You strengthen my heart.

Wisdom

Thankful Thursday: No Duty Is More Urgent Than Giving Thanks

"The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities." ~James Allen

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July 20, 2023

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Where Your Power Lies: W3 Prompt #64–Wea’ve Written Weekly

Your power lies in the values you uphold. Relinquish those and you surrender your rightful power.

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July 20, 2023

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#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 329, 7/18/23–Specific Form: Imayo

Written for Tanka Tuesday. Colleen's Prompt: Your subject of the poem must be a BIRD This week’s challenge is to write an Imayo poem. Your subject must be abouta 🦃bird!…

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July 19, 2023

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Book Review

It’s Not All Roses. It’s All Roses. I Decide Which

Invisible but invincible! And the roses are for real.

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July 18, 2023

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Book Review / non-fiction / Repost

Selma is No.1!

The success of In The Shadow of Rainbows is not mine alone. The success of this book is your success, too, and I applaud you, dear collaborators. Together we did it.

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July 18, 2023

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Book Review / non-fiction / Reblog / Self / Tanka Tuesday

Another Honor, Another Interview: Meet The Poet with Colleen

This is by far the greatest honor, as it's at Colleen Chesebro's Tanka Tuesday community, where I felt completely welcome once I made the switch. Thanks, Colleen: from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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July 17, 2023