Haiku Poetry for Not Poets

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You may not have heard of this style until now, but people publish whole books with this kind of content, and you can, too! Although that is true, you also can write it just to have a quick way to express yourself as things happen in your life, or you could use it to let your friends and family become more aware of how you think and feel. Continue Reading →

Two Poems by The Occasional Poet

POEM #1 The Interval My fingertips relish the soft, fuzzy, fleece-like texture of white spa towels, minimally offset by the grey and itchy thread of a hemp string encircling their Continue Reading →

Storytelling with Erika Langley

Rindgo – married to a pastor, was a deeply religious man who also was a gunrunner in the nation’s capital. The children loved him. What? I love storytelling – especially when the story is TRUE! This week, HAPPINESS was receiving a surprise email from a photojournalist who authored an article about my work with homeless people in 1991. Some of those folks were addicted to drugs and alcohol or had AIDS. Rindgo had the added disadvantage of being an amputee, the loss of his leg having resulted from diabetes. All these people became my friends as they faced many challenges with bravery and – as it turned out – with LOVE. Today’s Guest Contributor, Erika Langley, contacted me recently and sent me a copy of her article, featuring Rindgo. You can read it below; but, first, let’s learn about Erika. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompts 4/1 – 4/2 2022

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I took a time out from responding to #vss365 #prompts during March, but I’m baa-aa-ck! It’s fun and a great brain-teaser for everyone. I also love that people don’t have to be poets or professional writers to participate. If you don’t know what I’m talking about or how to do it, there is no shame. Just Click Here!  Let’s get started on April Fool’s Day. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #FromOneLine #prompt 2/12 – 2/19 2022

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You Don’t Have to Write Perfectly to Play #vss365 #prompt Games….Some people – and you, sometimes, – might take hours to refine the craft, but lots of us don’t have that luxury daily. Play anyway and refine later if you want to publish or just perfect your work. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 2/1-2/11 2022

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The truth is I missed my morning bouts with creativity in which I usually have only 5 – 10 minutes to learn what the #vss365 #prompt is for the day. Figure out what to say in poetry or prose. Find a corresponding relevant image, and then post it. So, I did do a few to share with you. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 12-26-21 to 1-1-2022

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#vss365 When I started posting in Nov 2021, I had 135,350 visitors to Nancy’s Novelty Photos on my Pixels website. Today (1-2-2022) I have over 156,000. That’s why I teach Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt #12/19 – 12/25 2021

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My contributions to this week’s #vss365 #prompts plus more info to help artists and authors gain exposure and followers. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompts 12/12/2021 – 12/18/2021

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Welcome, Writers and Wannabe Writers in #vss365 #prompts Poetry or Prose! Below, I’ve shared my #vss365 #prompt posts for this time period. Just scroll fast to This Week’s #vss365 Samples if you want to skip Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 12/5 – 12/11 2021

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You can write something humorous, elegant, scary, or abstruse. We don’t do porn or hatred, but, except for that, whatever you want to do will work! So, get your coffee and join us! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/28 – 12/4 2021

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Welcome, Writers and Wannabe Writers in #vss365 #prompts Word  Challenges in Poetry or Prose! #vss365 challenges take many twists and turns. It Can Happen To / For You! You never know who Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/14 – 11/20 2021

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You’ll see a thought for the week and an idea for you to explore that might help to expand your followers and customers. (No, it’s not an MLM, and it doesn’t involve giving sales pitches by you or me, so don’t get nervous!) Next, I’ll explain what #vss365 is about for the new people, and share my responses. After that, I’ll suggest some more concepts for you to investigate or contemplate.
One of those is an opportunity for you to be a Guest Contributor (and more goodies) Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/7 – 11/13 2021

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I’ve shared my posts for this week and explained what #vss365 #prompt is for newcomers. Also, Nancy’s Novelty Photos on Pixels – I mention how you can do it, too – and then show you additional #writing, #poetry, #infographics, and more opportunities. We have fun! Join us in jump-starting our creativity. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/31 – 11/6

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Attention Writers and Wannabe Writers! (Poetry and Prose) #vss365? #prompts? I’ve shared my posts for this week below, but let me explain what this is about briefly for the new Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt #10/24 – 10/30 2021

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Attention Writers and Wannabe Writers! (Poetry and Prose) There are SEVERAL fascinating and fun online word challenges in which you can participate, regardless of your skill level! Let’s grow together! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/17 – 10/23 2021

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/3 – 10/9 2021

Are you enjoying these snippets along with me? I hope more of you will join us in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 9-26 thru 10-2 2021

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Won’t you play with me in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter?! This short activity is brain-teasing, gets the creative juices flowing, and starts each day with something other than your same ole’ thoughts revolving endlessly in your head! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Sep 18 – 25, 2021

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I’m having a blast participating in the #vss365 #prompt challenges on  Twitter. It’s for everyone – from people who’ve never written poems or prose before all the way to real Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Week of Sep 12-18, 2021

You can participate in the #vss365 #prompt challenges, too! I tell you all about it when you Click Here. Some are poems, some are in Haiku style, and some are prose. You should check out ALL the writers’ work, as well. It is fascinating! Continue Reading →