Tag Archives: musing

November is a Month for Gathering

Posted on November 18, 2023 by D.L. Gardner

I’m not sure why it always happens like this, but every November my family reminds me of life in the busy forests where squirrels are hurriedly getting their acorns tucked away, where chatter seems to keep the creatures warm from … Continue reading →

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Passing the Baton

Posted on July 26, 2022 by D.L. Gardner

Just yesterday I heard of the passing of a dear friend. Kim Mutch Emerson. Maybe some of you knew her or heard of her. She was an author, an encourager, a life coach, a prayer warrior, a lover, and a … Continue reading →

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End and Begin

Posted on November 1, 2019 by D.L. Gardner

Whoa it’s been awhile since I’ve written on my blog. I’m so bad at this sometimes. I remember promising my mom I would keep up with my diary. Ha! Here’s what I wrote in most of it. “Dear Diary. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Making Music

Posted on August 5, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

Rhythm in a literary work is captivating. Mesmerizing. It draws the reader or listener like sweet honey draws a bear, and holds them captive. Rhythm gives flavor to words and sensuality to concepts. Continue reading →

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Gray

Posted on August 4, 2015 by D.L. Gardner

Gray is an envelope of mist, a blanket of both cold and warmth. One cloud. Droplets of nature’s sweat. When I am in gray, all my senses are overwhelmed with her caress. Gray demands my attention. She shuts out the … Continue reading →

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Making Believe

Posted on July 14, 2015 by D.L. Gardner

Cassandra’s Castle is based on a coming of age theme. What does it take to understand the difference between the romanticized version of rebellion and freedom, and the often quite different reality of war? It is a question that should be asked by any generation, not just naïve young girls Continue reading →

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Making Believe I can Sing!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by D.L. Gardner

What is it about singing? I remember when I was little I loved when mom went shopping and made me stay home alone. I’d wait by my bedroom window, which faced the front porch and the two car garage, and … Continue reading →

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