Solace in a Book

Looking for you

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Hey there; happy Monday. Looking at my Twitter and Facebook feeds, it seems many of you are a little cranky.  So sorry. I know how you feel. Is is winter that's getting you down?  Well, there are only 25 days until spring. I just want to remind you that I am always looking to share your writing or art on this site, especially if it is solace-y.  I don't ask for previously unpublished work, just work you own the rights to.  Maybe  you have  some  writing that has appeared … [Read more...]

Glimpse of solace: Haikubes

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A dear friend of mine who knows how much  I like words and silliness gave me Love Haikubes (Forrest-Pruzan Creative, Chronicle Books). I fooled around with them to celebrate  Valentine's Day (of course, I didn't follow the directions).     … [Read more...]

Glimpse of solace: kitchen photography

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There's a video circulating on how to make a kaleidoscope effect with a dish of milk, food coloring, and dish soap.  I had to try it, and when my attempts did not match the video exactly, I had to experiment.  I posted one of these photos on FB and it got a good response, which made me want to share it (and others) here.   … [Read more...]