In Australia my arm in a sling from a bicycle accident My country tis of thee Sweet land of liberty of the icing. (of thee I sing) That's what dictating springs. My right arm is in a sling. I can't type a thing. Yet, I want to compare my two countries right now. I … Continue reading Visions from Two Continents today written with word Dictation
Writing
Discussions on the writing and publishing process.
Portland Japanese Garden in the Fall.
We thought since is was Wednesday it wouldn’t be crowded. But it was a special day, after all the sun was out in Portland. It was a long drive through the city to get there, but the trees glowed all along the side of the road. We were lucky someone was pulling out near the … Continue reading Portland Japanese Garden in the Fall.
Homesick
I’ve stayed too long in the USA. My ticket is not until November. I’m missing Australia, especially the trees and the birds. As the trees here lose their leaves I imagine the spring flowers now unfolding in Australia. How can I be homesick for what was my mother’s home? Is a longing to go back … Continue reading Homesick
BAck, Back in the USA
That is the USA not the USSR. USSR made for a better rhyme, but I want to be in a country with fair free elections and an independent civil service system that unholds the constitution. A country that has been famous for peaceful transfer of power from one Presidential election to the next. I have … Continue reading BAck, Back in the USA
Going Back to the USA
I heading back. Going from fall to spring. The wildflowers are blooming in Woodside Park and a need to be there. I need to see them this year. On this day 15 years ago Dutchman’s Breeches were in full bloom. Dutchman’s breeches are featured in my new book which I’m writing. I find peace in … Continue reading Going Back to the USA
Writers Victoria – Writing Exquisite Sentences
The doors are open. The light seeps in from the narrow opening. But Ethel sits still on the bare wooden chair. Her dark shoulders stoop down as she tries to figure out this new gadget. They just left her alone with this thing as though that would replace them. Her frizzled hair reflects the frizzle … Continue reading Writers Victoria – Writing Exquisite Sentences
Paintings -Visions from Two Continents Chapter 10
The Geese Story Sheila was an orphan at age 12. She was living with sister Lucille and her step children when she ran away. She wanted to help, but her sister's step sons made that seem impossible. They teased her, and said she was a burden on the family. It was the late 1920's. She … Continue reading Paintings -Visions from Two Continents Chapter 10
Love
"Twisted strands to a single center flow. Life is living."
Happiness
Yesterday, Blackburn Lake, Melbourne, Australia, Reflections Looking at clouds up and down, reflections all around. The reflections are my memories, the good, the bad, and the ugly. A cliché that speaks truth. I love the concept that true happiness comes from solving problems. It seems the only constants in this world are change and problems. … Continue reading Happiness
Resurrection – Easter
The Resurrection by Patsy Buell Stierna Description at the end I feel Easter in my soul. It is life, death and rebirth. It begins on Ash Wednesday which brings home the fragile nature of our short stay on this planet. Some would say life is just decay and rebirth through the cycle of life and … Continue reading Resurrection – Easter
