Tag Archives: winter

Lake Tahoe, Commercialized

Posted on March 15, 2020 by createthedawn

There is fun in the consumer options near a beautiful place like Lake Tahoe. I enjoyed the spa, art galleries and a nice dinner out (and skiing). Still the commercialism of a natural place struck me in this poem. Lake … Continue reading →

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Winter Walk with My Senses

Posted on January 25, 2020 by createthedawn

The best part of winter is  getting out in it. Here is a poem from my morning snowshoe walk. Enjoy! Winter Walk with My Senses I waited too long to catch the frost the day had warmed and the trees … Continue reading →

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Hygge for the Busy Person

Posted on January 18, 2020 by createthedawn

Whew, what a week, a busy week at work. At one point, in the midst of a string of meetings, I looked around my office and took a moment to enjoy the relaxing “grandma” decor I have assembled in my … Continue reading →

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Year of Breath

Posted on January 1, 2020 by createthedawn

A life and leadership coach friend of mine, Jalene Case, did a release ritual at the winter solstice a couple of weeks ago. For Lent, people give up things/habits in the days leading up to Easter. We “let go” of … Continue reading →

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Norse Blood

Posted on April 11, 2019 by createthedawn

Day 11. Since we referenced ancestors in yesterday’s stamp-poem, today let’s use the NaPoWriMo recommended prompt, “write a poem of origin.” My DNA test says I am 55% Norwegian and Swedish. The rest of me is mostly German (typical for … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Listening to Trees

Posted on December 2, 2018 by createthedawn

Yesterday, we spent the day in the woods cutting up trees toppled by a storm last spring.  Being the “logging assistant,” I had time to play with the live trees between cutting and hauling.  Snuggling up to a beautiful tall … Continue reading →

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