-At five foot and one inch, I’ve hemmed many pants and skirts. Maybe if I was taller, I would have read more of the classics. Sew a straight line Let divergences be gradual Unravel tangled threads and clip loose ends Don’t cut corners Repair what matters Don’t hold up hems with safety pins Take up […]
-The following first appeared in June 27, 2109 issue of The Floyd Press with a smaller selection of photos. It was blue skies and sunshine for Thursday’s 2nd Floyd Small Town Summer, despite the possibility of rain in the forecast. People from all over the county and beyond gathered at the Warren Lineberry Park for […]
1. Most people who lie worry about the risks of being honest, but give little thought to the risks of dishonesty. – From The Cost and Secrets of Lies, Psychcentral 2. I’ve been really depressed about how much Trump lies (according to the Washington Post on June 19, 10,796 times in over 869 days) and […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 20, 2019. A line started forming before the Floyd Country Store was scheduled to open its doors Thursday evening. Bluegrass fans came from far and wide to see The Stanley Brothers All-Star Band, a headline event of the 5th Annual Mountains of Music Homecoming along […]
I remember being asked but don’t remember what happened after that Did I look? Did I show? For the bribe of a popsicle? I remember where we stood between the Coast Guard Station and his family’s summer rental on the back path to home I remember the sting of gravel on my bare feet and […]
I’m jumping on the CBD Oil bandwagon, only in this case, the bandwagon is Barb’s Blue Bus. Joe and I stopped by the soft opening of OUTERSPACE, the collaborative street venue of John Beegle’s Bootleg BBQ, Erika Johnson’s Revolution Juice Yurt and Barbara Gillespie’s Grateful Bread Blue Bus. Joe ordered and I tasted one of […]
1. My grandson Bryce made a tutorial video of how to build a robot with legos HERE. 2. The Moon Fills Out – Shy moon blushes / Late bloomer shine / From behind leafy branches / It gets braver as it climbs 3. Every time I look at the moon, it has a different poetic […]
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 13, 2019 The Floyd Center for the Arts recently hosted a sneak peek of what tour-goers might find on the 9th Annual Floyd Artisan Trail, a self-guided tour of Floyd County businesses, studios, farms and artisanal attractions. Their Opening Reception and kick-off for the Trail, […]
My friend Chris came over to give me a bucket-list motorcycle ride. My first in almost 30 years. It was great to be on the open road. The smell of flowers mixed with cow manure wafted through the air. I leaned into the curves like Chris told me to and when he revved up the […]
Shy moon blushes Late bloomer shine From behind leafy branches It gets braver as it climbs ___________Colleen Redman / Poets United
-The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on June 13, 2019 with the title Word World. The weekend’s rainy weather didn’t dampen the poetic inspiration of those who attended the 4th Annual Little River Poetry Festival (LRPF) (June 7 – 9). The weather may have deterred some from attending, and some events (kayaking and […]
1. THIS is why I bring my camera everywhere I go. 2. I fell asleep with my glasses on. Maybe I’ll be able to read my dreams better. 3. Chat or Chatter? 4. Duo or Duel? 5. Heard at The Little River Poetry Festival: Judith: I’m married to a man who makes up words. Jack: […]
