Japan celebrated its young with a national holiday. In my area, we had a pleasant halcyon day decorated by young ladies in silk kimonos and young men...
Pouring a glass of water on New Year's Day reflects me a buoyant star, bouncing in the water in my glass, and I write a tanka poem.
Do you know about Matsuo Basho? He was the greatest figure active in Japanese haikai. In crystallizing the newly popular haikai, he played a significant role in giving birth to modern haiku. Please read on.
We haven’t seen this one before— this new day, this new year. How lucky for us to be here to welcome yet another year. 2023! As we stand at the start line, forward-looking, I want to wish you a Spectacularly Happy New Year.
My last book review on Amazon is for Michele Lee Sefton's book, Being A Woman— Overcoming —A Poetry Collection. 5-stars!
I bless you and wish you safe, joyous, and bright festivities: Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Christmas 2022. See you in the New Year.
Familiar, yet new. Happy Christmas. Please open and scroll down to listen to a slightly different version of an old song we all know and love. Thanks, YouTube. #christmasday
589 followers?! Goodness. Thanks so much-- You’ve made all the difference in my blogging life, and I’m forever grateful you’re reading my words. May Christmas week be the brightest and merriest. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Recounting the few items that will silhouette my year’s end festivities. May your year-end celebrations be merry and bright as you do December your way.
Um, yeah, I did it again. I managed another recording of my voice. And this time, er, added music-- that's me practicing one tune over and over on the piano. Another homemade-100%-heart creative-endeavor I put together for you. Happy holidays.
Tried audio for the first time. Recorded it on the voice memo on iPhone, saved it on Keep, but for the life of me couldn't figure out where that thing was saved. Sheesh. Before that, the shedding of inhibitions & stretching of my comfort zone. I did it for you. This poem is close to my heart. Happy Holidays.
I appreciate your readership and I'm grateful for you in my world. You make my thanks living easy. I wish you abundance and miracles.