WAM – Writing and Art in the Making
This is a place artists can share their work, encourage each other, and grow. And, hear about my writing process as well.
I'm keeping this short, because we're still in the middle of family time.... No matter how undesirable circumstances may be, gratitude should never be remiss. Here's some of what I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving Day: With COVID-19 restrictions in place, we had our Thanksgiving feast at home, just us. With excellent help, meal preparation wasn't… Continue reading Gratitude with Attitude
I won't lie. Life during the pandemic has been a bit stressful, to say the least. So I thought, why not share some things I'm thankful for these days. Thirteen seems a good number. So, here they are, in no particular order: My son noticing and comforting me when I've been sad. My third… Continue reading 13 Thanks on Friday the 13th
Mondays seemed crazy before the pandemic. Now they feel even madder. The weekend brimmed with activities: celebrating birthdays - eating special meals, making a cookie cake, picking up boba tea drinks, opening presents - in addition to the usual doing chores and cooking. My tension headaches decreased in intensity for awhile. Spending time with people… Continue reading Mad Monday
Nothing seems right. No longer do I know how to interact with others. I crave the companionship of people. But I deserve to be alone. Crap flies out of my mouth at unpredictable moments; no idea where the word vomit came from. Tears and overwhelming sadness come. I struggle even more so in discerning… Continue reading Unpredictable Occurrences in an Unprecedented, Difficult Time
I am my daughters' violin Practice Partner. I noticed when one daughter, earlier today, pulled her head away while playing a piece. I asked her about it, and she said the violin was too loud. It's true, she produces bold sounds when she practices. Sometimes it's too loud for me as well. Maybe her violin… Continue reading Deafening Noise Pollution
WAM - Writing and Art in the Making 