Make Something: Tattoo
This is my son’s arm. This is the tattoo I made for my son’s arm. The tattoo was fun to create, and it was even more fun to see Isaac’s […]
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Make Something: Hands
Today’s prompt was to make something inspired by a hand. Jim took a photo of my hands; then I played with words and photo effects to create this image: While I tinkered, […]
Make Something: Invitation
Today’s make something prompt was to create an invitation to an event where I might not normally encourage participation. As a mom of six, I really should start drawing more […]
Mama’s Breakfast
Day 365 prompt: Empty the morning hurricane is finally o’er children dressed and fed and out the door mama’s been going full throttle since six and all she has eaten are […]
Thriving
Day 324 prompt: Thriving tiny baby squirms and fusses does not latch on first-time mother pleads and stiffens will not give up gentle nurse shows and consoles does not walk away
Baffled at Bathtime
Day 306 post: Bathtime When kids turn up with grime Mom declares, “Bathtime!” They complain and mope And growl about the soap. Mom marvels that they’re dour. Thinking back on her […]
Wake Up
Day 304 prompt: Floor feet still stiff struggling to flex against the cool oak floor mama shuffles into the dim room wishing for night vision goggles to make out […]
Obligated
Day 294 prompt: Obligations the alarm announced her obligations rouse children feed cats serve breakfast pack lunches start laundry wash dishes walk dog she did it all smiling humming warmed by […]
(Un)finished Work
Day 41 prompt: unfinished Mom’s voice nags As I hit play: Write your paper! It’s due Friday! I’m working on it Wrote the outline, Found the facts. […]
How gauche
Day 8 prompt: white (a limerick) I bought a grand gown for Columbus Day My southern belle mom calls it gauche display Not for sequins galore Nor the hem to […]
Beth Nyland 