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Ten Things of Thankful – March 19 2021

March 19, 2021 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Happy Friday and TTOT day! Let’s hop to it!

The cardinal picture is reminiscent of my nephews Keith and Michael. Keith’s Heavenly Birthday was February 28 and Michael’s is today. Happy Birthday in Heaven to my nephews. They were both Saint Louis Cardinals fans. So, the cardinal has a double meaning, that of the reminder that when we see a cardinal it represents those we have lost and the other meaning is their fandom. I am grateful for the belief in the possibilities of visitors from the other side of the veil.
The anthology “Heart Beats” is in the final proofing stage and I am just stalking my mailbox for the proof copy. I am grateful to have been involved in this project.
Garden of Neuro has been an affirming experience for me. I recently posted the interview with Nanci Arvizu.
Writing buddies. My good friend, sister from another mister, Chanah and I are back to doing virtual writing. We started this a good while ago on a live meeting basis, then we switched to virtual before virtual was cool and so when could have Sonia involved from long distance, and then we were meeting in person at home and incorporating lunch, and now we got back to virtual. I love doing this. It requires the discipline of focusing on your writing and not getting sidetracked by other things and we can bounce ideas off each other.
Daughter and I started the Sketchbook Revival yesterday. It is a lot of fun. It is free and we created some fun pictures. The important thing is not to worry about perfection and just have fun. I am grateful for this option. And that my daughter is my buddy for these projects.
Sunday is World Poetry Day and I am grateful that Green Cat Books, of which I have interviewed some of their poets, is going to be doing a poetry reading. Green Cat Books is from the UK, hence World Poetry Day. Want to be in the audience? Go HERE to sign up.
Enthusiasm. I love it when people are enthusiastic. It raises my energies to be around others with positive points of view. I hope I am that person and am grateful for the energies of enthusiasm.
The power of prayer. I have an unspoken prayer request for a dear friend and I know that putting this here will generate more prayers.
Collaboration with my niece. I am having so much fun collaborating with my niece who is also my cover artist.
YOU! What is in your gratitude bank? Bernie the Beaver wants to know.

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Coming Soon! National Poetry Month is in April

March 18, 2021 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

National Poetry Month follows World Poetry Day which is March 21, by the way there is an event that day you might be interested in. I will be posting that next.

While it listed as a national event, it really is open to all people in the world. After all, who decides whether or not you can write your poetry?

I found several ideas on how to celebrate poetry on Poets.org

One of the activities I try to accomplish is to write a poem every day. And there is even a forum on Writers Digest where you can post your poems. Or if you want some ideas or prompts that is a great place to check. Robert Lee Brewer posts prompts every day in April, so it makes it easy. He has the Poetic Asides column on Writer’s Digest. You can check it out HERE

This year, I am writing a poem per day to a theme. I have not decided on what my theme will be, but I want to do something that could eventually be edited up to become a chapbook or manuscript.

What are your goals for National Poetry Month? I would love to hear what you plan. Comment below and fill this up with ideas.

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Garden of Neuro with Nanci Arvizu

March 17, 2021 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Prolific Pulse Poetry Podcast

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World Poetry Day – Special Event by Green Cat Books

March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

It is with great excitement to announce that on Sunday, March 21 at 10 AM ET there will be a special reading by the poets from Green Cat Books all the way from the United Kingdom.

The event will be by video and will be recorded for future viewing on the Prolific Pulse Poetry Channel on YouTube as well as played on the Prolific Pulse Poetry Podcast.

However, wouldn’t you just love to be in the LIVE audience? Come join us to celebrate World Poetry Day in a most poetic way!

Here is the access, you may want to download the app ahead of time to be certain to get in. Site access will be open by 9:45 AM ET. That is about 2:45 in the UK.

The room holds several people, but be sure to arrive early enough to get your “seat.”

Green Cat Books – Meet the Poets and Hear Their Words
Sun, Mar 21, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://www.gotomeet.me/ljtomey/green-cat-books—meet-the-poets-and-hear-their-wo

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts

Learn More About Green Cat Books by going to this LiNK

short story, six sentence story

Never Alone in This Journey

March 12, 2021 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Rolling along the highway with Journey’s “Faithfully” cranked up, Shandy reminisced about her life with her beloved husband, now gone to the other side and Shandy on her way to a new life.

“Wheels go round and round, you’re on my mind…” The player kept her company and her memories rolled with each bit of rubber pressing the pavement.

Pulled over to a truck stop, Shandy pumped her tank full of gas, then went inside to get a hot meal and find out the best motel around, for her budget.

With the drawl of a true southerner, Belle, the waitress, looked Shandy over with a glance, and responded to Shandy’s inquiry about a motel, “honey you best mosey on down ‘bout an hour from here, there’s a nice town and you can safely stay there at the Motel Merrion and tell Merry that Belle said hello.”

“Thanks Belle, I’m grateful for people like you, looking out for my safety, and, well, I sure appreciate your concern, it’s a journey I need to take and it’s nice to know I am safe to go it alone, with people like you who care.”