by Jennifer | Jan 15, 2015 | 31 days of creativity, poems
I used to dream that I showed up at school wearing only my underwear. That I missed the bus and couldn’t find the school. That I never began the research paper we were supposed to be writing all semester. Now I dream that I’ve forgotten my son’s camp...
by Jennifer | Jan 14, 2015 | 31 days of creativity, a mom's life, fun
Within two hours of reading Tom Sawyer (assuming your readers can tolerate the gruesome murder scene), you will find your children playing pirates. Possibly naked. If I fall on the ice, I will undoubtedly break my arm and have to rely on friends to bring us meals for...
by Jennifer | Jan 13, 2015 | 31 days of creativity, marriage, poems
Spring Couple Welcome stranger Shy with uncertain hope Leaves unfurl shining, wary Summer Couple Rosy plump and lavish Fruit drops from heavy branches Love thick and close Autumn Couple Conversation cools then slows Death comes leaf by leaf Word by word Winter Couple...
by Jennifer | Jan 8, 2015 | 31 days of creativity
The work of writing is largely in my head, emanating from a slow cooker stuck on low. The challenge isn’t finding the right word; it’s finding the right thought. My well needs filling, and writing every day requires the well to be filled with something...
by Jennifer | Jan 7, 2015 | 31 days of creativity
(Still experimenting with this form) It’s best not to ask questions when a boy comes in the door from a walk in the woods and says, “I almost crashed to my death falling from a cliff but I didn’t.” Nine-year-olds do not get sarcasm. If I say,...
by Jennifer | Jan 6, 2015 | 31 days of creativity
Snow makes school unsustainable. The flakes cover the school table and their minds and the only thing that frees them is racing outside, sled in hand. A snowy hill is not as good as a snowy hill that’s been iced down for maximum danger. Never mind the thorn bush...
