Published inThe Daily Cuppa·PinnedMember-onlyPositive Ideas for 2023: #59 Celebrate Labor Day With Pride And Dignity!💗“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.The Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Published inThe Grape Picker’s Daughter·PinnedMember-onlyI know what to say, but…Poetic Memoir: A Stutterer’s Lament — My brain swirls with new hope each time I struggle to speak, but my words get stuck in my throat. My stuttering may cause some hesitation, but I beseech you to remain calm and don’t rush me. …Poetic Prose2 min readPoetic Prose2 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·PinnedMember-only31-Days BYOB Challenge: Day 159 of a Self-Published Poetry Book31-Days BYOB Challenge: Day 159 of a Self-Published Poetry Book I asked my beta readers for feedback. Here are some of their comments. Is the message clear? Overall it has a heartfelt message, but it needs more variety in its execution. Try using elegy or haiku. 2. Is punctuation working? Do you want a simplistic effect between the poems written from a child’s perspective compared to the mature use of language in others?The Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Published inThe Grape Picker’s Daughter·PinnedMember-onlyThe Introduction to My BYOBDay 2: Writing Your BYOB Book Introduction — On day 1, I shared my BYOB Project Framework in the Daily Cuppa. I used 6 basic questions to draft the components of my BYOB introduction. The same questions I used as a teacher: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Why write an introduction? The framework helped me lay the foundation…Ninja Writers3 min readNinja Writers3 min read
Published inThe Grape Picker’s Daughter·PinnedMember-onlyI am The Grape Picker’s DaughterPoetic memoir — Daddy lost his job, and we lost our home. We pack our belongings into our station wagon in the back alley. In the night’s quiet, we move across town into Grandma’s small back bedroom. …Família3 min readFamília3 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Sep 1Member-onlyPositive Ideas for 2023: #58 Perseverance Builds Character!💗“Memories fade over time, but my sister isn’t a memory. She’s a part of me.” ~Michele MeleenThe Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Aug 12Member-onlyPositive Ideas for 2023: #57 What is the price of love?💗“The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.” ~Rob LianoThe Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Aug 6Member-onlyPositive Ideas for 2023: #56 Knee-Deep into Building Dreams!💗“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C. S. LewisThe Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Jul 29Member-onlyPositive Ideas for 2023: #55 Penny cents!💗Tis a well-spent penny that saves a groat. Benjamin FranklinThe Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
Jul 26I too have mistakenly blown myself sky high, dropped anvils on my fat head, and stumbled over cliffs into abysses of which I never expected to emerge intact.What’s in a Name? Why Coyote Susan, You Ask?1.2K22Coyote SusanSusan, I love this.Susan, I love this. I do plan to share my story in the future, but for now I'm enjoying yours. Take care.1 min read1 min read