An eclectic mix of life, art & fiction

  • Eclectic Thoughts

    Eclectic Thoughts

    How does one decipher, Mixed messages conveyed? Go where there is no path, But be careful not to stray. Reach for the stars is guidance… That often goes around, But can this be achieved… When keeping both feet on the… Read More

  • Art at Sundown

    Art at Sundown

    Strokes of golden light, Brushed against a blushing sky, Painting silhouettes. —JanetHaiku #7 Read More

  • the Boardwalk

    the Boardwalk

    Footprints left behind, In the ocean of my mind, Memories captured. —JanetHaiku #6 I’ve shared this image before, in Pier Madness, but it was severely manipulated and I don’t like that version anymore. The girl taking the iPhone pic is… Read More

  • Wool-gathering

    BAD DAY AT SCHOOL It required too much effort; Listening to his speech… Dreaming of tomorrow, Things just out of reach… “Learn anything?” he asked… As I exited the class, “Well…” I answered softly, “These chairs sure hurt my …”… Read More

  • Evanescent Pause

    Evanescent Pause

    I am a boundless traveler, My journey has no end. Just a transitory visitor… For soon I’ll fly again. —Janet Read More

  • Gratitude Hour

    Time can be a little deceptive. It’s been two months since the fall semester ended, and—to be honest—it feels like it’s been a year. I’m grateful for the “down time,” don’t get me wrong, but that old familiar feeling… that… Read More