Creative Jam

The November 2021 crowdfunding Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "Nature." Come give us prompts, or claim some for your own inspiration.


What I Have Written

"To Be Soothed and Healed"
Mentha Burbank helps Syrian torture survivors with herbs and nature crafts.
171 lines, Buy It Now = $86

"The Healing Power of the Trees"
Tarnish, Cavalier, and Princessa explore the wilds of Lonesome Wind Retreat.
331 lines, Buy It Now = $166

"Applewood Crafts" is the freebie.


From My Prompts

Unsold Poems for the November 2, 2021 Poetry Fishbowl

The following poems from the November 2, 2021 Poetry Fishbowl are currently available. Poems may be sponsored via PayPal -- there's a permanent donation button on my Dreamwidth profile page -- or you can write to me and discuss other methods. There are still verses left in the linkback poems "Everything That Blooms," "In the Shade of the Mighty Oak," "Let the Children Lead Us," "Autumn's Palette," "Pumpkin Spice Prosperity," "Delight in Another," "A Sense of Weather Changes," "Ouroboros Insects," "The Loving Embrace of Night," "Generations of Cooks Past," "Begin to Understand Ourselves," and "Homefree and Clear."

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Skywalks

Here's an article about skywalks in cities.

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Community Building Tip: Fruit

For my current set of tips, I'm using the list "101 Small Ways You Can Improve Your City.

98. Map your public produce. After noticing how many figs hanging over property lines remained unplucked, Fallen Fruit started making maps to help neighbors discover unharvested edibles growing on sidewalks and alleys. For bumper crops, Food Forward will show up and pick unwanted fruit, distributing it to those in need.

In urban permaculture, zones 4-5 will typically be outside your yard.

Birdfeeding

Today is mostly clear and cool.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a flock of goldfinches, a smaller flock of house finches, a cardinal, and a squirrel. 

"A Celebration and a Consolation" is now complete!

Thanks to the pool, you can now read the rest of "A Celebration and a Consolation."  The family talks about shared holiday experiences.