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Bread & With It
"Gram, what's for dinner?" I'd ask.
"Bread and with it," she'd say with a smile.
I never knew what I would get, but I knew it would be delicious.
Camille-Connoisseur of Culinary Delights
A finicky feline who likes fabulous, fancy flavors? Why, of course! My beautiful Camille, was such a cat. Sure... She ate her kibble if...
Cathy Stenquist
Jan 10, 20252 min read
Will Santa Know?
Happy Poetry Friday everyone! Ever since I found this group, I cannot believe how fast Fridays seem to come along each week. I haven't...
Cathy Stenquist
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Growing a Poem
As many of you saw on my FB page, I was DELIGHTED to hear that a poem of mine won a place of honor in the Long List (first tier judging)...
Cathy Stenquist
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Let's Send Out Ripples
On my way to the laundry room, full basket in hand, the “Troop 14- Scouting for Food” flyer called to me from the table.
Cathy Stenquist
Nov 9, 20242 min read
A Little Peaceful Poetry
Happy Poetry Friday! Today's poem takes us to the oceans' edge, as the morning symphony is about to begin. My inspiration for today's...
Cathy Stenquist
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Finding a Poetic Treasure
How a lost poem brought me back to you.
Cathy Stenquist
Oct 4, 20241 min read
Poetry Friday- Transitions
My body is home, but even a month later.... my head is still at Highlights. 7 a.m walks were the best way to prime for a creative day....
Cathy Stenquist
Aug 1, 20243 min read
A story in just 50 words? Come on....
A sneak peek at my 46-word submission. As a writer, I need to build many things into my story to capture the readers attention and make...
Cathy Stenquist
Mar 2, 20242 min read
The 12 Gifts of Signing Books
(SUNG TO "THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS") Bold phrases are sung to ("5... Golden... Rings...) 1 On the day I got the email the owner...
Cathy Stenquist
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Savory Connections
It’s time. I flip through the red recipe book, pulling the ragged paper, stained with Thanksgivings past and set it on my counter. Soon...
Cathy Stenquist
Nov 23, 20232 min read
It was Fascination, I Know...
Today I came across some videos I had taken of my parents talking about how they fell in love and got married. Hearing their voices was...
Cathy Stenquist
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Meeting Jimmy
Like so many here in New England, and much further I imagine, I was very moved through the years by the remarkable dogs, Spencer and...
Cathy Stenquist
May 17, 20235 min read
3,403 Candles
A Life Well-Lived Snuggled in my robe, I kick back my glass of water, and lean toward the window, wondering what the day will bring. The...
Cathy Stenquist
May 3, 20232 min read
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