my stylist complains the lawn next door is greener I told him to stop with the buzz cuts already so we can dance with the wind
~kat (a tanka poem)
Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 9 Prompt: Today, try writing your own poem in the voice of an animal or plant, or a poem that describes a specific animal or plant with references to historical events or scientific facts.
Pileated Woodpecker of Bramlett Mountain
This morning I happened upon the most wonderful glimmer. Just outside my window a magnificent pileated woodpecker was having a lovely time chipping away at an old downed tree. Of course I caught it on camera…not just a still photo…a little video clip! Enjoy!
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?
game night
a good round or several of “Cards Against Humanity” with rowdy friends always generates laughter…the tears running down our red faces, side- aching, breathless kind…it’s good medicine in times like these where everything is scary and deadly serious, and where there is no reason to laugh ever, sometimes being irreverently silly, grossly inappropriate, and absurd is just the ticket, a guilty pleasure to help me forget the world for and hour or two…your turn
~kat
There are other things, of course that I consider playtime. Coloring in new coloring books with a fresh box of crayola crayons with my grandkids. Only Crayola crayons will do…if you know, you know.
Trying new recipes, baking things, anything. It is playtime for me. It is something I look forward to doing over the weekend and holidays.
And several electronic games. I like strategy games that require a certain amount of skill. Not necessarily sim type games.
And finally certain crafting and art projects. It is rare for me to have time to devote to creative play that is not writing. Writing is a non-negotiable must in my life. It keeps me sane.
It occurred to me that I am rather boring. Which is most likely why an occasional game of “cards” was first on my list!
Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!
~kat
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Today’s glimmer…I made a tray of pecan pie bark or crack (as it is called). It has a graham cracker base topped with a homemade pecan toffee layer, baked until bubbly and then cooled before cracking the entire pan into bits. I love to bake. And today I sent a bag of these sweets to the lovely team who works at the wildlife rescue center. That’s the best part about baking…sharing!
Pecan Pie Bark … first new recipe of 2026. It’s a keeper!
we made it . dawn of the new year bright with potential not forgetting the past, but hoping for redress of wrongs committed by cruel hate-mongers… a new path forged by what is true, compassionate, kind-hearted… where everyone is safe, fed, and loved, it’s not much to ask it’s just right
~kat
A glimmer to inspire you on this first day of 2026. Remember that poor little neglected plant I found in the garage a few days ago? This is “Harriett” on the first day of the new year. (Yes, I decided to name her). She is seizing the day.
winter deer . oh to hold the pure gaze of a winter doe ancient faerie soul, hooves in this world as well as beyond the veil messenger of grace heavenly guide, symbol of hope, rebirth, and gentleness… deep, dark eyes that invite you to trust your heart and intuition through one year’s portal into the next may beauty and hope sustain you
~kat
Much love, peace, and glimmers and the happiest and most hope-filled new year to you! ✨✨✨💚💚💚✨✨✨
(Syllable count per line based on this pi number sequence: 3.14159265358979323)
This was the sky early this morning, and today’s glimmer. Sometimes a glimmer takes my breath. Just a few days to go before we bid farewell to 2025. I shall not miss this year…not one bit.
high wind advisory
winter winds howl rattling the roof shaking tree limbs to breaking tearing a path through moonlit clouds tomorrow we’ll assess the damage in the stark light of dawn, but tonight we’ll lose ourselves to dreams cool whispers tossing our hair while tickling our ears with nothing sweet
So it is easier for you to find all the parts/chapters of my ongoing fiction series, I created a new page that lists all the links. You can check it out HERE!
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