Friday, July 24, 2026

Day 205 of Week 30 July 2026

Photograph of the week

First Morning Glory of the Summer

Have a Glorious Weekend

Draw a bouquet with color pencils
Make coleslaw 
Waltz in the living room
Bake pineapple upside down cake
Browse crochet patterns online
Wash your front door
Listen to bird sound videos


Monday, July 20, 2026

The Catalyst of Turmoil

In the measure of things, when turmoil blankets life, I believe, it can be a catalyst for change.  Change to take the overwhelming too much, and get out from under it by lifting yourself up.

Starting out easy on yourself at a reasonable pace. Focus on endeavors that can bring you success, even when you don’t win every time. 

I’m searching for blogs and vlogs/channels to balance my main interests with my reading and viewing time. So far, the inspiration is rewarding.

Writing is back on my agenda. Gentle Scary Stories is a public blog again. There will be weekly installments of short stories as well as commentary about my writing process.

Gentle Scary Stories

 At present, a story I began years ago has the first part posted. It is based on a true event that I experienced. As it is often said about writing, write about what you know.


 Thank you for visiting

     

The Nostradamus Sparrow 
an old favorite digital photograph


Friday, July 17, 2026

Day 197 of Week 29 In July 2026

Sunflower bud

 Have a wonderful weekend

Read a book of poetry
Write a poem
Sketch wildflowers
Make a deluxe potato salad
Sing a hymn 
Tell the Sun a funny story
Have a picnic with friends
Use bug repellent & sunscreen

Monday, July 13, 2026

The Blog Expedition

Reading blogs is often a boost of inspiration. To enhance the experience, I’ll pursue finding blogs in areas of interest. A weekly blog expedition will add blogs to a bookmark folder. 

In the weeks following, reading the favorites will sort the blogs to regularly read, and the others to visit sometimes. 

What’s interesting starting out to blog search is that in the year’s of my blog reading, my favorites don’t cover well my main interests. The majority are for needlework, sewing, crafts, and such. I read more about gardening and quilting than I do fine art, creative writing or geology. 

Fine Point. It is the people over content that are interesting! I will explore that idea further during my stepping back healing time. 

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Sewing— it’s not just a craft,
it’s therapy. 
Proverb

Photograph of the Week

My Go to sewing repair kit


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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Stepping back

Once again, things get in the way of life going smoothly for me. On one side, I reached my limit dealing with a situation (resolved). On another side, sorrow appears. Not to leave much of a sliver for relief to shine through, adjusting to my injury fills in the rest. 

I usually take refuge here as blogging is a place away from most of the woes of life. I’m taking a step back for prayer and time to heal. I will post a weekly photograph and read blogs.

Enjoy your summer

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After much needed sleep, I am feeling better. Yesterday was turmoil heavy. Today things are clearer. The theme for this week is: Better