THERE ARE GHOSTS IN THE GROVES (I) Victoria Nations There are ghosts in the groves, and some call me to come, and others warn me away, and they whisper when they think I notice them, and most of the time I ignore them, but sometimes their voices spark memories that are too clouded to call … Continue reading There Are Ghosts In The Groves (I)
How could you not love a tiny fly called a punkie? Especially if it's the reason cacao trees produce fruit, which becomes the mouthwatering chocolate so many of us are indulging in today? And punkies are adorable, if you find hunched over little vampires adorable like I do. Ceratopogonid midges have a large, humped thorax and their … Continue reading Love Bites and Chocolate
My pencil holder has a lot more than pencils in it. Pencils are for math and field notebooks with waterproof paper. I use pens and markers for coloring in figures and drawing arrows and clouds around diagrams. I have other tools. The handle of the magnifying glass is wood. Most of the paint was worn away … Continue reading Tools
We have a small farmer's market in our area, and a large one in the next town over. The large one is amazing, with a huge variety of fresh produce, boutique cheeses and breads, kettle corn, plants, and this place that makes these bagel sandwiches that are delicious. I love the large farmer's market, but … Continue reading Story Editing on a Sunday Afternoon
When you walk on a path and it curves in front of you, bending out of sight, do you feel a little thrill or are you worried what's to come? There could be anything on the path, just out of sight. A bear? A maniac? The path may just fall away into nothing. What if … Continue reading Paths Into The Woods
I'm editing a story I wrote last year, with the plan to submit it to a short story contest that's looking for fantasy/paranormal/speculative fiction. I'm happy with it, but I know it needs more in places...and also less. The main character has been talking to me today, and it feels like we are catching up … Continue reading Pushing
I love writing when an image forms in my head and the story starts running. Catching it and putting it on the page feels amazing. And I love writing when I make it a priority, when I spend dedicated time on it, and it's as important on my schedule as any business meeting. Completing my first NaNoWriMo … Continue reading Writing as a passion, and as a pursuit
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