I wanted to explore a new area that I thought had a pretty extensive trail system. It didn’t, but I couldn’t be disappointed. It lead me next to a wonderful property full of whimsical art. I felt welcome at Simsfairy Farms!
That Look
There are those who say "She saw right through me" Is the worst thing to hear. But her face Tells me she is seeing Past me. When you see in her eyes you are fading it is awful. When you see that something else has started It's worse. It's over.
Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932) by John Singer Sargent, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The #tankatuesday challenge was to write a Ekphrastic poem about this painting. I found her look very intriguing, and the set of her eyes inspired this poem.
Disc Golf – maybe I don’t hate you
In my prime, I was a good Ultimate Frisbee player. I am still very handy with a disc, although I’m obviously not as fast as I used to be.
So you’d think it would follow that I would be good at Disc Golf. But consistently, over decades, I have at best been mediocre, and at worst I was the guy always losing his disc in the woods and holding up the round forever looking for it.
But yesterday was different. My good friend wants me to get back into it, especially since we’re not playing as much Ultimate as we used to. So he arranged a round where we played “best disc” – we would take the longest throw made by our group of three, and take the next throw from that spot.
I had a good group, so I felt no pressure to play well. And I actually … PLAYED WELL! I even contributed some solid throws as my team took most holes.
I learned two things: my friend is really considerate, and that maybe I like Disc Golf after all.
Heublein Tower
Color Challenge from #sundaystills weekly photo challenge
I chose this photo for the Red Color Challenge. This is the lineup of performers from last weeks Tell Me Another. The theme was “love”, appropriate for Valentine’s week and this challenge. It was a great night of stories exploring this theme.
Time is almost up on this challenge but it can be found here: second wind leisure
Is this true of me now?
This one hit me. I certainly have achieved a lot since I wrote this. Becoming a storyteller, getting published, publishing Tao of Thoreau, all the DIY projects I have completed.
At the same time, I think this still applies to me. I have grown a lot, but there is still so much to do. Finding unique and impactful ways to market and advertise my writing is on my mind all the time, and I don’t feel like I have done enough. I believe I will do more, but I need to change belief into action soon.
The line that really strikes me is “the highest level I can reach.” I know I wasn’t even close to that 7 years ago, because I am sure I am not close to that now. Although that doesn’t sound positive, I think it is. I have gained a higher level. And that’s an accomplishment. Now it’s a matter of taking it to the next.
#TankaTuesday weekly challenge
The challenge this week was to use synonyms for the words “grow” and “change”.
Sun Rise
Evolve Reform, renew Awaken to the dawn. Refreshed, growing into a new Challenge.
Anna says hi
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