A haibun — Dewdrop kisses leaf Raindrop stitches cloud to earth Passersby rush on A few nights ago, I was reading TJ KIune’s book The House in the Cerulean Sea, and I came across this quote that stopped me cold: “Why is it that I must always worry about tomorrows?” This is me…

A haibun — Yesterday gone now Tomorrow is yet to come Just this moment breath I’ve been a meditator for 8 years. It was the only thing that got me through the grief when my sister passed away. It’s become an integral part of my morning routine and my go-to for coping/accepting what’s…

Here’s how to get it back — No matter how confident we feel about our abilities and accomplishments, it’s easy for that sense of confidence to be shaken. When someone we care about or respect criticizes something we believe is good, we can feel as if we were broadsided. …

Another devilish This-or-That challenge — Brett Jenae Tomlin is at it again. She knows I can’t resist it when the gauntlet is thrown down, so here goes my Spring Fling offering. This or That? Spring Fling Trophy or Tiara? I always go for the bling. It can be pawned. Slow Dance or Fast Dance? …

A haibun — Sunbeams bath the room Daffodils raise golden heads Promises of spring I haven’t been writing much recently for a few reasons that I might share with some of you. I became disenchanted with Medium a few months ago and can’t see where 3 years of effort have made much of…

A haiku

This woman is a fiend — Here’s another fiendish challenge from the ever-clever @theanxiousenthusiast Brett Jenae Tomlin in her publication, B.J’s This or That. There’s no definition of what this day is celebrating. It could be an “if-I-were-a-man” ToT, or what I like in a man. Could be both, either, neither. Schrödinger’s ToT. Beard or No…

3 experts weigh in — Have you ever waited around for someone to notice what a good job you’ve done? How long did you wait for a response? Maybe you’re still waiting. People rarely compliment you when you’re doing good work, whether for a job or a freelance business. Sometimes the only way you know…

No, not that kind of branding — The ever-brilliant writer Sam Horn wrote a thought-provoking post about ChatGPT and the dangers it poses for those who create written work. She has decided to brand all her work with “H.I.” meaning Human Intelligence. It communicates that the work is her creation, except for attributed quotations. I’m not sure how effective it will be, but at the least, it’s a way of letting our followers and readers know that this is our work. These are our words. I’m going to start ending my articles and posts with “P-H.I.” If nothing else, it might upset Grammarly.