Category Archives: Poetry

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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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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Starlings Dance

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Yesterday I shared a video that inspired me.  Today, I want to share what I did with that inspiration. First, the beginnings of a picture I am working on. It’s oil pastel and prisma color.  I am hoping to add … Continue reading →

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Power Blogging

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Last night I got a wild hair and decided to do a bit of power blogging to wrap up the last week of the first year since I created Art of Collecting Yourself.  I wasn’t sure a year ago that … Continue reading →

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Poet on the Loose!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Gathering up pages of my poetry for a reading at the Coffee House sponsored by the  UU Church. Here is a sneak peek. Make ‘em Laugh by Rashamaria featuring a sweet pea Into my Power Can’t move. See where I … Continue reading →

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PEACE TALKS: Portraits of Peace in Word

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

The year 9-1-1 happened, I found myself on a 27 hour journey to the Washington, D.C. a week after the attacks.  I was going there to attend the Prayer Vigil for Peace. This was my first trip the capital, a … Continue reading →

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