Tag Archives: nature

National Poetry Month – Day 15: April

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Jan Morrill

It’s Tax Day. I thought about writing a tax haiku, but how uninspiring is that? So instead, my Day 15 haiku was inspired by something that always causes me to ponder, and from a ponderance comes creativity: the beach! Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Haiku, Nature | Tagged beach, haiku, National Poetry Month, nature, Royal Terns | 4 Comments

National Poetry Month – Day 11: Rose

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Jan Morrill

For Day 11 of National Poetry Month, I wrote about these roses that graced the Tuscan winery we stayed at in 2024. Often when I look at a flower, I’m amazed at its perfection. If you’ve ever been inspired by … Continue reading →

Posted in Haiku | Tagged flowers, haiku, National Poetry Month, nature, rose | 4 Comments

National Poetry Month – Day 6: Snail

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 6 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 Haiku | Tagged haiku, National Poetry Month, nature, snails | 2 Comments

Day 24: Awe-someness

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Jan Morrill

I’m sitting at DFW Airport with 7 hours to wait before I meetup with my writer friends with whom I’ll be traveling to Italy for an 8-day writers’ retreat at Poggio al Casone, a winery bed & breakfast. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, travel, Writing | Tagged Am I Doing It Wrong, awe, Dacher Keltner, Italy, mindfulness, nature, Travel, Writing | 2 Comments

Escaping the Doldrums

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jan Morrill

I have to admit, weekends aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were something to look forward to–outings with family or friends, movies, shopping . . . without a mask. But mostly, we looked forward to family … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged Cedar Hill State Park, doldrums, grandchildren, haiku, nature, Writing | 5 Comments

Live and Let Live

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Jan Morrill

I wrote the following post on May 7, but for whatever reason, I hesitated to post it. After seeing an update on our NextDoor neighborhood board last night, my anger has been re-ignited, and so, I’m posting. May 7, 2020 … Continue reading →

Posted in Coronavirus, Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Canadian Geese, COVID-19, nature | 6 Comments

Lost in Translation

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Jan Morrill

LOST IN TRANSLATION Kevin reached into his backpack. “I’ve got a surprise for you.” My heart raced. A proposal? At last? He pulled out a strange-looking sign. “What’s that?” I asked. “It’s to keep anyone from ‘rounding that curve we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bjorn Rudberg, Flash fiction, hiking, Love, nature, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, sex | 21 Comments

Walk in the Park

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jan Morrill

Yesterday, November 30, it was 73 degrees. Beautiful, sunny and windy, I still managed to grumble inside about being ready for cooler weather. When it does turn cold (like today) I’ll probably grumble that I’m ready for sunshine and warmth. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Fitbit, human nature, iPhone6+, musings, nature | 4 Comments

#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: The Damsel Fly Dance

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jan Morrill

The photo prompt for this week’s Fictioneers has always been one of my favorites of Madison Woods. It seems appropriate to use as the debut photo on her new website, http://www.Madison-Woods.com, as it was the banner on the blog where … Continue reading →