by M. J. Joachim Last week was heavy. I spent a lot of time thinking about a few things. I spent hours at the park. The weather was favorable and I knew this is only temporary, so I took the dog and we enjoyed our time outside walking around the lake, feeding the ducks and geese, playing and reading in the grass under a shady tree. I didn’t bring my camera or anything. No pics to share, just lots of abstract thoughts that led to the writing of three new poems I’ve been working on for a few days now. I...
by M. J. Joachim Personal choice is only to blame When violence explodes with its terror Less action filled movies will never tame The arrogance of such behavior She sits in a corner alone in the dark Tears fall on her bruised shaking shoulder She can't even hear him or his remark Her world begins to grow colder "You're worthless, you bitch! Unworthy of life... I give you what you deserve!" She raises her arms to cover her face As he yields a knife to show power ...
by M. J. Joachim It’s so nice to be blogging again after taking a few necessary days off during the first half of the month. I spent the morning doing outside things. My blogging routine is about to change for summer weather conditions. Extreme heat has arrived; I’ll be blogging more in the afternoon, as opposed to early morning for the next few months. Hunger Games It’s been whirl wind between the A – Z Challenge and my oldest graduating from college last week. Before I forget, I want to tal...
by M. J. Joachim Ah life! And then we make cheesecake – something I’ll be starting tomorrow for the gathering expected here on Saturday. We do what we do; priorities and routines a guideline charting the path of our existence. April was focused primarily on blogging – the A to Z Challenge to be exact. May is focused on family and the end of the school year. My two daughters finish their last college exams today, the oldest achieving her college degree after years of hard work and study. My son sti...
by M. J. Joachim Riddles, writing tip quips and root word expansions made for a fun and exhilarating combination in this year’s challenge on our Writing Tips blog. I may be the author, but without all of you this blog would be nothing more than a tree falling in the forest, with no one around to hear it. This blog transformed, becoming interactive and lots of fun during the challenge. I came here to laugh and play. I came here to visit my friends and be silly with them. I came here to wind down a...
by M. J. Joachim It doesn’t happen very often, but every once in a while I get drawn into a comment conversation on a blog. It can be mine or anyone else’s. The topic is hot, politically charged and opinions (complete with emotions) are clearly expressed. When this happens on my own blogs, as long as the conversation remains civil, I let everyone say what they will, thank them for engaging in the discussion and let visitors make up their own minds. As you know, I don’t pre-approve comments or any...
by M. J. Joachim Diving in was never an issue. I dove in and swam straight for the bottom to see what I could see; I knew it would be really cool and I’d find all sorts of treasures and unique inspirations, things that would delight and intrigue me in ways I never dreamed of. I was not disappointed in my journey toward the ocean floor. I’m one of those people with so many ideas darting in and out of my brain. Sometimes it’s like grabbing the brass ring as the merry-go-round spins round and round,...
by M. J. Joachim Riddle Me This Writing Prompt Zambia was overflowing with zebras. Consequently, many were shipped to Hawaii to avoid zigzagging into a catastrophe. How many zebras zeroed in on using zinc oxide to prevent getting sunburned, so they could enjoy sunbathing on the beach? Writing Tip Zero in, stay focused and avoid letting distractions interrupt your work. Word of the Day Zep: zeppelin, zephyr, Zephaniah Thank you for visiting Writing Tips, M. J. Photo cre...
by M. J. Joachim Riddle Me This Writing Prompt “Yorkies are the cutest puppies in the world,” yelled Yolanda to her husband, clear across the pet store. “Look at this yippy little critter! How can you refuse this adorable little face?” Why did Yolanda’s husband pretend not to hear her? Writing Tip Yearn for your storyline. Get to know it and make it come alive. Word of the Day Yellow: yellowtail, yellow-belly, Yellowstone Thank you for visiting Writing Tips, M. J. Phot...
by M. J. Joachim Riddle Me This Writing Prompt The bees buzzed around the xeranthemums in the garden. Xena was allergic to bees; she never feared getting stung by them because she always used X-out bug balm, to keep the bees away. What is X-out bug balm made of? Writing Tip Xerox your writing. Keep hard copies of it, so you don’t lose it if anything happens to your computer. Word of the Day Xi: xiphias, Xishuangbanna Dai, ximenesia encelioides Thank you for visiting Writing Tip...
