Inspired by a line I read in Sarah Canary, a novel by Karen Joy Fowler (who also taught a wonderful writing class at Hugo House in Seattle a couple of years ago), a little list. Try it: write "What the Buddha Brings" at the top of a page, then start your own list. Write the … Continue reading What the Buddha Brings
Sept. 11
Eleven years ago today our hearts were broken by watching some of the very worst of humanity, and were healed by witnessing some of the very best of love, courage, and creativity in response. I think the best way to honor that memory is to make sure we do something today that is loving; love … Continue reading Sept. 11
Which kind are you?
Once again, I'm getting double-duty out of my monthly contribution to The Writer's Vineyard, the blog for authors of Champagne Book Group. It's appropriate, it seems, for this conversation on creativity to be this week's Project Create. Which kind are you? In the middle of a long holiday weekend filled with gorgeous weather, joyful music, … Continue reading Which kind are you?
All’s Fair
A poem written while sitting outside under the blue moon, watching a free concert by the Dusty 45's put on as part of the Kittitas County Fair celebration. The Dusty 45's were incredible, and the crowd was friendly. It's this week's Project Create. All’s Fair There’s the tiniest cowgirl in pink pajamas Sparkly shoes and … Continue reading All’s Fair
Four haikus, for no reason
Four haikus, for no particular reason, that make up this week's Project Create. Haiku One what we’re meant to do, if anything, is simply to love and be loved Haiku Two “hearts don’t go through life unbroken.” like ginger root, the pieces grow back. Haiku Three god’s plan is only this: remember to take your … Continue reading Four haikus, for no reason
The fire this time
A small poem related to the week of wildfire outside, and equally applicable to the fires we feel inside, at times. And this week's Project Create. The Fire This Time Containment comes first. When it is too much to get your own arms around, Try joining with someone else.
At the right time
Has a book ever come into your life at just the right time? That was the topic of my post this month on The Writers Vineyard, the blog for Champagne Book Group authors. I'm conscripting it into double-duty as this week's Project Create. Here's the link and an excerpt: At the Right Time In last … Continue reading At the right time
Randomly Accessed Poetics, Issue One
With deep appreciation to fellow writer and poet William Lindberg for collecting, editing, and publishing a fascinating collection of poems and stories (some with adult content, fair warning). My contribution is called "Jack in the Box," and it's on page 32. Issue One: The Texture of Words Enjoy!
Clouds of mystery pouring
After a scorcher of a day, nearing 100 F, an enormous cloud settled over the town of Ellensburg in the heart of this hot and windy valley. It turned the late day sunlight into something out of a science fiction novel. The photos I took from the little wooden park bench in front of my … Continue reading Clouds of mystery pouring
Innocence, Experience
This week's Project Create, and, as usual, it ain’t just a music review. How could it be, when the twelve hours of music I want to describe took place as part of a motorcycle rally, the first I’ve ever attended? There’s probably a novel’s worth of stories to come from this weekend, the Lava Run … Continue reading Innocence, Experience
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 