Monthly Archives: April 2012

Plant a Kiss {a bit of magic}

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

In the spirit of Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s work, 16 inspiring and creative bloggers (including me!) set out to “Plant a Kiss” in the world on Sunday, April 29. We each did something we thought would spread a little extra joy, … Continue reading →

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Super Special Secrets {spillin’ the beans}

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I feel like so much happened here this month.  Birthday months tend to be like that, an embiggening of life and steady trails of gifts from friends and the Universe.  And I love it! This month was filled with firsts, … Continue reading →

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River of Poems

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

This week’s focus has been poetry. At first, I attributed that to the fact that this is National Poetry Month.  The truth is that poetry just kept finding its way into my life this month and then, I realized it … Continue reading →

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Plant a Kiss {join me}

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

If I think back over my life, I can recall all sorts of times when life brought an unexpected gift my way. Sometimes they were small, like the colorful crocheted sweater someone fitted around a palm tree just off a … Continue reading →

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We’re going to have a baby! {or babies}

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

My heart is completely filled up right now. I know if I looked in the mirror, my face would be glowing. I discovered it this afternoon.  Artist hubby and I were working in the backyard when all of the sudden…. … Continue reading →

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Word Trixie {Haiku}

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

This month, serendipity stepped into my poetry focus and connected me with the person who writes Naked Haiku (don’t worry, it is safe to click through).  The site is beautiful, simple, and inspiring. So much so that I decided to … Continue reading →

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Word Trixie {Limericks}

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I was never big on structured or formatted poetry. I like the wide, open possibility of free verse.  Besides, I was never much for figuring out puzzles, and that is exactly what structured poetry feels like.  But something changed recently. … Continue reading →

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Week of Words

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I have been so busy celebrating my birthday this month that I have let my poor, sweet blog  go on without honoring National Poetry Month. So I am hoping to make it up in a big way by spinning out … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Play Day

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Happy Earth Day, Creatives!  Remember when we were kiddos, and we would play school, house, and store, taking on the persona of super hero and super star?  Well, yesterday I attended the Earth Day – Bay Day event, our local … Continue reading →

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Squeal and Jive Fest {Denied}

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Over tea with my Travel Creatives buddy Irene, Irene offered her 3 year old, Jaya, a pen and piece of paper. Suddenly, Jaya began a Squeal & Jive Fest. Who knew something so simple could bring so much joy? Jaya … Continue reading →

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