Stafford Poetry Challenge
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Backwater, Toxic Dump & the Derecho
SOL Post by Barb Edler Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth. –Henry David Thoreau As I wandered a couple days ago,… Continue reading
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River Road and Beyond Walk
Post by Barb Edler Yesterday the weather was gorgeous. I took a long stroll off the beaten path and tried to capture some of the more interesting things along the way. My neighbor S. A. is a lover of antiques… Continue reading
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Stone City Days
I remember being in college and treating my “carless” friends with road trips to Stone City to admire the beauty of Jones County. After I graduated, I relocated to a small town where I suffered some of the worst culture… Continue reading
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When My Dark Side Rises
By Barb Edler “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” Robin Williams. Moon… Continue reading
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Boogie Shoes: Happy Dancing in March
One thing I’ve always enjoyed is dancing. I think this week I will post a few of my favorite dancing videos. Today’s video is from a very long time ago when my speech team created a commercial for “Boogie Boots”… Continue reading
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Spring Forward
Post by Barb Edler I received this gorgeous hand-colored paper one day from my son with a loving note written on the backside. It’s one of my dearest treasures. loving wordscolorfully crafted~my heart full Florida sunrise. July 2020. Photo by… Continue reading
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Turbulent Skies
Photos and short poems: haiku and 25 word projection. Continue reading
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Baptized into Farm Life
A post about a marvelous writing workshop at the Keokuk Art Center Round Room Galleries. with Kelsey Bigelow Tuesday, March 5, 2024, by Barb Edler Some of the writing participants are pictured here. I forgot to take a photo while… Continue reading
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Drafting Poems: The Pain of Revision
Posted by Barb Edler The Stafford Writing Challenge has me playing with words more than ever. Sometimes I’ve asked for feedback from friends and family. Of course, feedback is something that takes time and energy and our lives are busy.… Continue reading
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Learning from Mistakes
I do remember plenty from my past, but I’ve forgotten a lot too. Today’s prompt at Ethical ELA was to write a letter of advice to yourself and a particular time in life. Honestly, I’ve made more mistakes than who… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 