sun on a vase
from my mother’s home
in the room where I write
she often asked,
“Are you writing?”

sun on a vase
from my mother’s home
in the room where I write
she often asked,
“Are you writing?”
My mother taught composition and literature at a university, and my father taught history where I attended high school. I began writing poetry in high school. And I remember learning how to sew and cook, and art projects in general.
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.
Daily Prompt
My first name is in honor of my father’s mother. His parents were from Sweden and I remember them well.
Where can you reduce clutter in your life?
Daily Prompt
I have old books from my mother’s home. More than I can read, and I hope to donate some to a thrift store for others to read, or perhaps use in collage projects.
Not now, in winter. Maybe they will be an Easter gift. They are not “clutter” but perhaps good to share.
In terms of reducing clutter, I have found it helpful to work a little at a time. This morning, after work in the kitchen, I thought:
morning work
for a few moments
everything in place
Think back on your most memorable road trip.
Daily Prompt
Years ago, and for several years, I drove from our small town to the Milwaukee area (Wisconsin USA) to help with my mother’s care.
groceries for Mom
fresh flowers
always on the list
another year
has passed since
my mother’s passing
I sit and quietly read
a book she would like too