Tag: Sequim

DAILY PROMPT, Daily Prompt, photo challenge, photo101, photography, Uncategorized4 Comments

The Wolf Moon

awritershelper

Jan. 13, 2017 Close to midnight: A gawd-awful howl rises from within the trees bordering our yard and sets the neighbors Labrador barking with menace. Then all is quiet.  I turn off the lights, look out our windows. I can see easily because the ground is white with hoarfrost, the sky is clear and the moon shines almost directly overhead, yet I  can make out nothing that would have caused the dog next door to go off like that. I open the kitchen window and listen. In the distance, coyotes yip and a neighbors rooster is crowing so I don’t think whatever made … Continue reading The Wolf Moon

Days Gone By, Writing Life Stories11 Comments

Hot Summer Days

awritershelper

  We took a walk a few weeks back and decided we’d cool off a bit in the local waters. While there, I took some photos I thought you’d enjoy. Who, besides me, can spot the little green lizard thing within the water? He looks like the Geiko Insurance lizard to me. Every year the Dungeness River floods out. Most rivers do around here. The washouts leave sandy pathways to walk upon within the Alder forests, and trees and bushes floating to places they’ve never been before. Do you see the Giant? Not many people realize he’s there . . … Continue reading Hot Summer Days

Days Gone By, photo101, Writing 201, writing2012 Comments

Sequim Lavender

awritershelper

This past weekend was the Sequim Lavender Festival. I don’t know which has worse traffic, the Irrigation (Irritation) Festival or the Lavender Festival. Both are huge events for such a small town. For those of us living here, trying to make left hand turns onto the only connecting road (Highway 101) is near impossible. Twenty minute waits to make a left turn onto the highway while keeping your foot on the brake while you’re facing downhill anyway is frightening. Your legs and feet cramp up. Out-of-towners are always in a huge hurry and rarely if ever are they polite enough … Continue reading Sequim Lavender

Days Gone By, photo 101, The Story Corner, Writing Life Stories2 Comments

Home Equals Adventure: Part 1

awritershelper

This is for the first assignment in the Photo 101 course here on WordPress. Photo 101 Assignment: Home is elusive. When we think about this word, we might picture different physical locations. And while home is often found on a map, it can also be less tangible: a loved one, a state of mind. . . . What does home look like or mean to you? Share an image in a new post. I have no idea what I’ll learn about photography but look forward to the unknown. June 1988 Clouds and heavy mist hung over the northern Olympic Peninsula, … Continue reading Home Equals Adventure: Part 1

Writing 1016 Comments

Writing 101: Day 15: Sequim’s Annual Irritation Festival

awritershelper

Day 15: Today’s Prompt: Think about an event you’ve attended and loved. Imagine you’re told it will be cancelled forever or taken over by an evil corporate force. How does that make you feel? Let’s consider your voice again. This topic can be tricky, as you might not be sure what your voice sounds like — yet. Today’s twist: While writing this post, focus again on your own voice. Pay attention to your word choice, tone, and rhythm. Read each sentence aloud multiple times, making edits as you read through. Before you hit “Publish,” read your entire piece out loud … Continue reading Writing 101: Day 15: Sequim’s Annual Irritation Festival

Writing Life StoriesLeave a comment

Writing Life Stories

awritershelper

3/5/15 Hello all writers, especially those of you residing in Sequim! Classes for WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY begin Tuesday March 10th at 1p.m. (and every Tuesday thereafter during March) at Shipley Center. That’s right, four classes that run for 2 hours each. That’s enough time to cover a lot of subject matter. I’ll be blogging about things we’ll cover in those classes, so check back here on a weekly basis. Please send me any questions you have. I’d love to hear from you. I’m thrilled to be able to offer these classes and look forward to meeting some of you … Continue reading Writing Life Stories