Poetry

A Weather Reminder: It was just January in Tennessee

Jan 21, 2019 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

"Whether the weather be cold. Or whether the weather be hot. Whatever the weather, we'll weather the weather, whether we like it or not." I learned this little poetic verse ma.... Read More
Consolation

What are the true meaning of words of grief and consolation

Jan 04, 2019 at 09:36 am by Paulette Jackson

Alone Alone is a word that stands by itself, carrying the austere, solitary beauty of its own meaning even as it is spoken to another. It is a word that can be felt at t.... Read More
A Christmas Carol

The Ghosts of Christmas: Remember. Remind. Renew.

Dec 17, 2018 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

On December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens was published. Capturing the zeitgeist or “spirit of the times”, acknowledging west.... Read More
Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions: Reading is fundamental

Dec 06, 2018 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

"Few things are more important for a child than to discover the joy of reading. Give a child the love of children's reading, and you have given them, not only the most satisfy.... Read More
Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving. Going to Grandma's. And Where in the Heck is Easy Street?

Nov 21, 2018 at 08:41 am by Paulette Jackson

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon we will all be gathering from near and far, at grandma's, mom and dad's, family or friends, in honor of our country's ancestor.... Read More
Project Healing Waters

Honoring Our Veterans: Healing Waters and Fly Fishing

Nov 07, 2018 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Love Like Water. Like water, be gentle and strong. Be gentle enough to follow the natural paths of the earth, and strong enough to rise up and reshape the world.~Brenda Peters.... Read More
Halloween history

Halloween, Holy Days and Our Own Scary Stories

Oct 30, 2018 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

“Man thinks they are each alone in this world. It is not true. You are all connected. One act can one day affect all.” ~Story Halloween is just around the corner,.... Read More

Seasonal Changes. Life Changes. Planting Grief Seeds.

Oct 18, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

After an unusually long summer with temperatures regularly hovering near record-breaking highs, it finally seems that cooler air has made its way to Tennessee to stay, bringin.... Read More
Empathy

ADDRESSING Life: Seeing through different eyes

Oct 11, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

So I try to be like youTry to feel it like you doBut without you it’s no useI can’t see what you seeWhen I look at the world ~U2 I think we would all agree that s.... Read More
Poetry

What Is Poetry? Who Knows?

Oct 02, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Paulette Jackson

What is poetry? Who knows?Not the rose, but the scent of the rose;Not the sky, but the light in the sky;Not the fly, but he gleam of the fly;Not the sea, but the sound of the.... Read More
Yom Kippur

In Honor of Yom Kippur. Let's Not Forget Forgiveness.

Sep 27, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

“Forgive and forget”, that’s what they say. It’s good advice, but it’s not very practical. When someone hurts us, we want to hurt them back. When.... Read More
Poetry in the Boro

Monday Poem: A Lifetime of Motherhood

Sep 24, 2018 at 11:30 am by Paulette Jackson

I hope you enjoy the poem, A Lifetime of Motherhood. I was thankful to share this new poem at this month's Poetry meeting.  For those of you who enjoy writing poetr.... Read More
A Day To Dream by Paulette Jackson

Why you should start the day with poetry

Sep 19, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Our summer season is beginning to turn toward fall, a change we see with days getting a little bit shorter and shadows getting a little bit longer as the sun's angle begins to.... Read More

Parenting Styles: At the Zoo

Sep 17, 2018 at 10:01 am by Paulette Jackson

We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zooHow about you, you, you?’You can go, too, too, tooWe can stay all day!               .... Read More
Texas Rangers by Kevin Stockton

Remembering Heroes on Sept. 11: The Tough People That Do

Sep 10, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

He pours it black every morningthen thumbs through the classifiedsIt seems there ain't no catchin' a breakSince the job market took a diveThe rough and tumble can knock you to.... Read More

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