Photo: Adrian Swancar The best parts of being a writer is having an excuse to craft the most outlandish metaphors. I could liken rock climbing to drawing, for instance, because it’s all about learning the little techniques that’ll make up the larger picture (heh) that is your art. Or I could link running and writing, […]

Having Trouble Getting Things Done? Try Out This Neat Little Trick

Larmes, or Glass Tears is a famous photograph by Man Ray, a black and white image that looks almost like a film still (which demonstrates his interest in cinematic narrative). The model was an unnamed can-can dancer and the photo is an extreme close-up of her eyes and mascara-coated lashes looking upward in distress, while […]

Man Ray’s Tears

Photo by Hossein Azarbad It’s my seventh blogiversary! I had no idea when I started seven years ago: That I’d ever have more than a handful of followers. That I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process. How supportive those friends would be of my projects (films, writing, music). So most of all, I […]

Yay, I’m Seven!

I have just received this notification from WordPress. Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 9 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging. Looking forward to the next nine!

Nine Very Good Years.

Since it is too hot for man or beast outside, I decided to work on a book to help kids write Haiku. It has 24 pages of full color photos, with a guide and space to write their own Haiku under the photo. Teachers and parents both could use the book. Great for kids from […]

Haiku for Kids (book)

It was an amazing kayaking excursion!

Hawk, Heron and Kayaking Fun

rain stormthe bird inside usflies away © Xenia Tran Wishing you all a blessed Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week, with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr. CMMC: July Alphabet – K at the End of a Word (Black, Rock) Word of the Day Challenge: […]

Haiku: Kinship

“What’s Mom doing?” “Watering the roses.” “Why do they need to be watered?” “Everything needs water to grow, Little One.” “Is that why Dad puts water on the new tree?” “Yup. The very reason.” “It looks like the tree has been watered.” “I’m so glad you keep your eye on these things.” “Hey, Lucy. Check […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy in Their Backyard

Carefree playdate Fun won over cleanliness Dirt didn’t deter them Puppy and his human played Covered in mud, yet happy! This story was written in response to Dakshali’s Saturday Picture Prompt Plate a.k.a PPP #3. The challenge is to use the given photo prompt and create an original poem, prose, story or anything related to the picture. […]

The playdate

Review: Your Apartment, 3 Frederick Place, Clifton, Bristol Location Our apartment was located at the end of the street The accommodation is managed by Your Apartment and located on Frederick Place in the desirable Clifton neighbourhood of Bristol.  This suburb is within easy walking distance of the city centre and features leafy streets, stunning architecture […]

Your Apartment Bristol – A review