Category Archives: Wisconsin

Slim Moon of Lent

Posted on March 11, 2019 by createthedawn

I haven’t practice giving up something for the month of Lent since I was a kid. This year Lent seemed like a good way slim down by resisting refined sugar. I make the no sugar pledge to myself often with … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview

Posted on March 1, 2019 by createthedawn

A friend told me I was “inspiring” on this podcast. What an honor to be a guest on the podcast “Live at Dalys.” Take a listen to learn about my life, my poetry, and my philosophies. Big thank you to … Continue reading →

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Feats of Snow

Posted on February 13, 2019 by createthedawn

The snow keeping coming and the snow poems keep coming. Another foot of snow yesterday. Everything is white and smooth. The wind has done its magic which inspired this poem. Enjoy! Feats of Snow Feats of snow with feet of … Continue reading →

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Winter Moment

Posted on February 8, 2019 by createthedawn

A bonus poem today. Same observations as the poem earlier today but shorter and with a thoughtful finish. Enjoy the poem, and enjoy all life’s little moments. Loves. Winter Moment The constant humm of wind over the chimney. Sleepy nods … Continue reading →

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Glorious Winter Day

Posted on February 8, 2019 by createthedawn

We finally got enough snow to blanket us in glorious white. 10 inches in the last two days. Today is sunny, cold and blustery. What a great day to enjoy the beauty and umph of nature. Oh, almost forgot. There … Continue reading →

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January Thaw

Posted on February 4, 2019 by createthedawn

Okay the Thaw came to Wisconsin this first week of February but “January Thaw” is the familiar term. This morning, I was worrying over the rain melting our beautiful skiing/snowshoeing snow. The phenomenon of mid-winter thaw helped me to trust … Continue reading →

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Even the Supermoon Eclipses

Posted on January 21, 2019 by createthedawn

It was hard to peel my eyes off of the moon last night from its first emergence to its eclipse and back. What is it about the moon that transfixes us? The next total lunar eclipse won’t be until 2021 … Continue reading →

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