A buttery, oil smell fills the air coupled with the sounds of pop, pop, pop… Accurately stated, popcorn is its own smell. A kernel that expands and puffs in response to heat. A fiber-rich treat linked to lowering risks for certain health conditions. A yellowish hue when popped it is almost weightless. Each popped kernel… Continue reading Popcorn
Author: Writing Sparkle
October
Pumpkin spice month. The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar year, but Octo was the eighth month of the old Roman calendar. October is a chill month. The month nestled between September and November. A fall month with many well known symbols: orange, pumpkin, fall leaves, sweaters… October’s, perhaps, less known associations are many. The… Continue reading October
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A grassy theme for the mouth
My loose leaf literally looks like cut dried blades of grass. It is a seaweed colour and it even smells grassy. The steeped tea leaves open up from those blades of grass to reveal that they are in fact pieces of dried leaves. The tea in my cup is a pale yellowish-green and has a… Continue reading A grassy theme for the mouth
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Necklace
An ornamental chain worn around the neck made from materials in varying sizes. As a teen, I had a favourite necklace. It was a simple black cord with a spring ring. The ornament that hung from it was a small clay mushroom, stem and head. Maybe an inch long, it was smooth with curved edges.… Continue reading Necklace
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Marshmallow – This post offers a teaser for my upcoming novel.
2022 A to Z posts have been reserved for descriptive 100 word posts. However, today’s post is a modified excerpt from Chapter 18 of “The Ember Files.” “…His soft skinned hands are pushing and pulling a gummy thread of magic. I goggle at him when he bobs his head down and takes a bite of… Continue reading Marshmallow – This post offers a teaser for my upcoming novel.
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Lake
Lake, by Google definition, is a large body of water surrounded by land. Swimming, boating, fishing, and various water activities come to mind at the thought of a lake. It doesn’t matter if the lake is calm or choppy. It’s summer. The lake is refreshing, cool, and a variant of blue. Humid air is filled… Continue reading Lake
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Kebab
Food pieces secured on a thin wooden stick. Skewered. Perhaps it is a variety of fresh fruits: strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, and grapes. Bright colours and bright flavours for a dessert or a treat. Maybe it is a dish, a meal, roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. Some kind of meat or fish cut… Continue reading Kebab
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Jog
Physical exercise, a complete workout. It is not a run or a sprint. It is a steady pace, gentle and sustainable. Each footfall marks a leisurely rhythm. Forward movement that is faster than walking. The stress on the body is less than running, but the health benefits are plentiful: stronger bones, muscles, heart and mind.… Continue reading Jog
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Ice Cream
It’s all there in the name: ice cream. A frozen crystalline solid of thick fatty liquid. On a spoon, in a cone, or topping a different sweet treat. This sweet flavoured frozen food is an icy dessert or a companion. The frosted flakes of milk fat melt on the tongue, smooth and creamy. Classic flavours… Continue reading Ice Cream
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If we were having tea…
The loose leaf has a very earthy look to it. The dominant colour is tan with tiny grass looking pieces and three colours of peppercorns: pale white, berry red, and burnt brown. The loose leaf has a grass, ginger, and pepper smell. The steeped tea has made the water in my mug a yellowy orangish-brown… Continue reading If we were having tea…
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 