Sitting Behind the Eight Ball

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  • The Creative Act

    By Barb Edler 27 March 2026 I’m one who may write two or three poems a day. Some of them I really treasure. Others I can never get just right even though I feel strongly about the subject. Most of… Continue reading

    The Creative Act

  • Growing Up with an Angry Father and an Invalid Mother

    By Barb Edler 24 March 2026 Yesterday Kathy Fish shared a numerical flash fiction prompt. I have never heard of a list story! She also shared several links. Here’s one of my favorites: https://www.matchbooklitmag.com/carvell daffodils bloomheaven scent reminder—breathe Continue reading

    Growing Up with an Angry Father and an Invalid Mother

  • 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