Tag Archives: dogs

National Poetry Month – Day 9: Obi

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 9 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Haiku | Tagged dogs, haiku, National Poetry Month, Pets | 2 Comments

Junk Yard Dog

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Who are these humans milling about My Lady’s yard? And why are they touching her things? Someone picks up my favorite treasure—My Lady’s mirror! The one that once hung in her hallway, where every morning, she’d lean in to put … Continue reading →

Posted in fictioneers, Flash Fiction, Writing | Tagged dogs, Friday Fictioneers, nostalgia, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields | 33 Comments

The Power of Art

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Jan Morrill

I’m grateful for the power of art. As Steve and I have prepared for our first art show together, it’s been an excellent way to preoccupy my mind during this surreal election week. It’s also been heartwarming to see more … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Tagged art, bazaar, breast cancer, Christmas, dogs, fundraiser | 4 Comments

Month of Thanks Giving: Day 6 (Fridays!!)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jan Morrill

My first thought when I woke to the unwelcome sound of “Silk” on my iPhone (the gentlest alarm tone I could find to barge-in on my dreams) was: TGIF!! So, today, as on every sixth day of the week, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in thankful | Tagged dogs, Family, grandchildren, gratitude | 2 Comments

Coffee Contemplation #3: Puppy Dogs and Babies

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Jan Morrill

I fell last night. Over a baby gate. Down, down, down I tumbled in the darkness, after stubbing my toe at the base of the gate. “WTF?” I thought to myself, though I didn’t use the acronym. “Oh, yeah. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee Contemplation, Life | Tagged cats, dogs, grandchildren, Life | 5 Comments

Oghmaniacal Blogathon: Twenty Sentences

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jan Morrill

This post is part of a collaborative blogathon by authors of Oghma Creative Media during the month of February. Knowing many of these authors and their writing, I’m pretty sure you’ll find something that will make you laugh and learn. We’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, writing prompt | Tagged 24, Blogathon, Building Better Sentences, dogs, Faulkner, ocean, Oghma Creative Media, sentences, The Great Courses, Writing | 10 Comments

Something New: Day 6

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 6 of my challenge to try something new/creative for 30 days. It’s not that meditating is new to me. I’ve tried many times throughout my life, and to my recollection (but don’t count on that) I’ve never … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity Challenge | Tagged dogs, headache, meditation | 6 Comments

Telling Tuesdays: “Morning”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Telling Tuesday, a day reminiscent of those in school when I looked forward to seeing what everyone brought for show and tell. This weekly feature was inspired by an article on WriteToDone.com, called “How to Show (Not Tell): A Writing … Continue reading →