by jill | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog
Fall Gift from AboveAfter the storm at summer’s end squirrel peeks head through grassy mound. Boulders shine. Honeysuckle vines hug rickety- fence. Butterflies flit in tandem among sweet smelling sage. Quenched earth with gratitude receives each precious...
by jill | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog
On a recent Massachusetts road trip, I stopped at the Berkshire home of Edith Wharton, one of my favorite authors. It’s a lovely mansion that she designed herself. In an upstairs parlor I asked the guide if Edith wrote on the large wooden desk. The guide replied, “No...
by jill | May 4, 2023 | Blog
blooms white in black velvet night, giant dandelion aglow. Transformation time of rebirthed buds, awaken celebrations of nature’s beauty. Let’s manifest some dreams! published in Avocet, journal of nature poetry Spring 2023
by jill | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
After years of drought I drive through ranch gate, rejoice to view pond flowing full. Manly mallard bobs glossy emerald pate to impress beautiful brown mate. He skims the surface, leaves a rippling wake. Above meadow soft clouds rest in bachelor-button blue sky....
by jill | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog
I’m so excited to share this news! THE BLACK VELVET COAT has received 1,101 ratings on Amazon! This means that many people loved my first novel enough to take the time to post and recommend it to others. Won’t you consider joining in too and rating a book in...
by jill | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog
Resolutions WrittenRains lift leaving silky sky. Sage scent fills air. Manzanita, oaks, pines call to me. Cool stroll, wool hat, hands in barn coat pockets. Deer tracks visible on dark dirt path. Pools puddle in meadow. Magical crows circle above. Positive premonition...
Recent Comments