#staffordpoetrychallenge

  • Reacher

    Slice of Life Post for March 29, 2025 (7:56-8:27) Last night after watching a few basketball games, one that definitely did not end the way I wished, we watched the final episode of Reacher: Season Three. Just look at the… Continue reading

    Reacher
  • Troubling Conversation

    Slice of Life Post for March 28, 2025 (7:24-7:55) by Barb Edler It’s 7:30 and I’ve been working on revisions. Sometimes my mind veers into an abyss of despair. Friends disappoint, family worries, my face in the mirror, my inability… Continue reading

    Troubling Conversation
  • Listening!

    Slice of Life Post for March 27, 2025 (6:52-7:23) by Barb Edler It’s 7:00 p.m. and I’m looking for my next great listen. I have a few long road trips on my schedule, and I am desperate to find a… Continue reading

    Listening!
  • Safe Landing

    Slice of Life Post for March 24, 2025, (5:16-5:47) by Barb Edler Listening to the news is practically a full-time event at our home, but between the hours of 5 to 6 p.m., it’s definitely something that is happening. One… Continue reading

    Safe Landing
  • Where’s the Yellow Mustard?

    Slice of Life Post for March 23, 2025, by Barb Edler (4:44-5:15) “Have you seen the yellow mustard?” “No.” “I know I have yellow mustard.” “Did you look in the garage refrigerator?” “It’s not there. I looked already.” “Try the… Continue reading

    Where’s the Yellow Mustard?
  • Travel Time

    Slice of Life Post for March 21, 2025 (3:40-4:11) by Barb Edler Tonight, at close to 4:00 p.m., we will be checking into a hotel. We are only traveling a short forty minutes, but it’s for a big birthday bash… Continue reading

    Travel Time
  • Painting with Friends

    Slice of Life Post for March 12, 2025 (10:52-11:23) by Barb Edler My mornings at the Keokuk Art Center often involve an art class. During this time of day, we are in the midst of finishing our projects, celebrating our… Continue reading

    Painting with Friends
  • Death Matters

    A brief post about the upcoming day and a haiku. Continue reading

    Death Matters
  • Magical Moments and Feeling Blessed

    Slice of Life post for April 2, 2024 I have so many things to celebrate this week. On Sunday my husband and I got to babysit our grandson. We had a ton of fun playing with him and I got… Continue reading

    Magical Moments and Feeling Blessed
  • Remembering Great Times

    Slice of Life Post for March 31, 2024: Thank you Two Writing Teachers for providing this challenge to post each day during the month of March. Yesterday, as I was driving to work, I saw a truck pulling a very… Continue reading

    Remembering Great Times