Midweek Boost: The Thing About Creativity Is …| A Senryu

Came upon this creative body-as-canvas art in a parade in Costa Rica — Nelson “Madiba” Nelson with a peace dove. How creative uh?! Creativity More you use it, more you have Use it up? You can’t! The attention to detail!!! Astounding!!! There is no end to creativity. The week is long. The weekend is short. …

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Hidden Talents: You’ll LOL 😂

Well … it’s a rainy rainy day in my part of the world then I got this from a friend that literally made me bust out laughing so loud it drowned the showers away. So, how can I not share with my WP fam: 😂 😆 😝 Hope you laughed!!! Make this a great day …

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End Racism, Build Peace ©Dawn Minott | International Day of Peace, 21 September

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race, gender, class etc.

Board Not Bored©

Day after day she writes on white boardWords in red, black, green markers pouredSpanish words tumble off her lipsAs smooth and eloquent as the language is, she dipsPulling out phonetics, conjugation, pronunciationPatiently she teaches on language constructionDay after day repeat what was taught beforeAdding on, building, expanding, teaching moreShe teachesMind changesLanguage acquisition is no easy …

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Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Jehovah Shalom (Peace) with audio

One of the benefits of writing is that words live on in perpetuity and can be revisited. This week was very trying for me with some heavy emotional moments on issues that will deeply impact my future. By the end of the week I was emotionally spent. The week also concluded a month of intense …

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Sunday Photo Reflection #32: Iron things | a Haiku series

Iron things remindNature we can imitateNever duplicate Nature protectedShe is the only motherIrreplaceable 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, …

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Setting Sun© | Haiku Series

Setting sun reminds Life—not lived in the darkness Perpetually *** Intermittently Sun hides behind the night sky But light will break through 2021 ©DeeMin createdbyDEEsign.comAll rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 …

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Flower of the Day Challenge #45: Embellished Lavender | a Senryu

Lavender, lilies Draped splendidly in allure Round-star-shaped wonders 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post. …

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Not Sorry© | a Senryu

Sorry, not sorryStirring unknown emotionsIn the right spaces 2022 ©DeeMin All Rights Reserved Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee

Just For Laughs … or is it?!

I came across this and it made me smile: Truly, there’s nothing new under the sun. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee

Sunday Photo Reflection #30: Another Walk on the Wild Side—a Haiku

Why do you worry? Look at the wildflowers of the field and how they grow. They don’t work, they don’t make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. If God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will most certainly care for you. Don’t worry, have faith!

Flower of the Day Challenge #44: Light-hearted Lily

… garden vibes!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee

It’s Summer©—a Haiku

Hot days and warm nights Feeling of love in the air A forever cheer 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee

Before You Call Me Refugee©: World Refugee Day 2022

World Refugee Day 2022. This year, the theme for World Refugee Day is ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety.’ It means that every refugee should be welcomed and treated with dignity regardless of their birthplace, origin, race or religion.

Lily© | a Haiku

Raindrops on lilies Summer flowers unfolding My favorite thing Photo credit: DeeMin 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post. In creative solidarity, Dee

Shabbat Shalom: Tears’ Voice & Harvest [with audio]

👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along Tears have a voice. Whether tears are as a consequence of joy or sorrow, they speak volumes—even more than words can say. As I mentioned in last week’s Shabbat Shalom post, I was writing it from my own heart experience. What I didn’t say was that it was written …

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Why I Write: The Power of the Written Word

Before-word: As I’m spending more time building this blog, I’ve been thinking a lot about writing—the art of writing and the power of the written word. I love to write. And chances are if you’re on this site, you’re a blogger which means you also love to write. Or, you’re here because you love to …

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