Age

January 10, 2019January 28, 2022 Writing Sparkle

“Grow old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” – Walt Disney Posted by Shari Marshall – 2019

Colour Blur

January 7, 2019January 28, 2022 Writing Sparkle

Posted in response to this month’s theme of contrast. Images by Shari Marshall – posted January 7, 2019 January’s theme is contrast. Post a link in the comment section below with your interpretation of contrast, any medium welcome.

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Contrast in Photography

January 1, 2019January 28, 2022 Writing Sparkle

By Shari Marshall – January 1, 2019

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Sensory Fun

December 22, 2018January 28, 2022 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

We first started actively experimenting with sensory play when the words sensory processing disorder were introduced to us. With SPD the brain has trouble processing information that comes from the senses: sight, sound, taste, smell, touch, proprioception, and vestibular processing. For more information on Sensory Processing Disorder click the link – SPD. Water beads were… Continue reading Sensory Fun

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Snug & Cozy

December 15, 2018January 28, 2022 Writing Sparkle

Here is a couple other crafts I decided to try my hand at. I completed this blanket a while ago as a test of my ability to use a sew machine. My grandmother was a seamstress so it is kind of embarrassing to admit that my ability to use a sew machine isn’t the greatest.… Continue reading Snug & Cozy

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Enchanted: 100 word Flash Fiction

October 27, 2018January 27, 2022 Writing Sparkle

Enchanted “Look what we found in the park in the dark,” I whispered. I traced my hand over the waves of its shell noting the retained coolness of fall air. A soft odour of decay wafted from its depths mixed with a sulfur smell I couldn’t identified because there was no candle in its interior.… Continue reading Enchanted: 100 word Flash Fiction

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Till Death Do Us Apart

October 25, 2018June 24, 2021 Writing Sparkle1 Comment

I went a different way this year with Halloween and wedding anniversary baking and I combine the two! “And for in that moment of pure darkness, I see your soul shining brighter than it ever has, I love the weirdness in you and the gentle way you make me go insane.” – Jordan Sarah… Continue reading Till Death Do Us Apart

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Meet Maverick

October 22, 2018January 27, 2022 Writing Sparkle3 Comments

Tomorrow is the twitter party for Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas. I like the idea of sharing some of the inspiration behind the stories inside this collection. I unfortunately will not be able to participate tomorrow because of scheduling so I thought I would take a few minutes to share now.… Continue reading Meet Maverick

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Dredge #4

August 24, 2018January 27, 2022 Writing Sparkle2 Comments

Recently during a trip to the Yukon I visited a dredge. Previous to this I had no idea what a dredge even was. This was a fascinating tour that was full of history. So for anybody like me who might be wondering what a dredge is it is a machine that scoops objects out of… Continue reading Dredge #4

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By Way of Explanation

August 18, 2018January 27, 2022 Writing Sparkle

The Penis Chronicles presents, “By Way of Explanation.“ The four year old yells, “mom call the man, call the man!” My husband looks askance. The four year old leaves off his “call the man” chant to press his face against the window and yell, “There’s Steve, there’s Steve.” The seven year old leaps from the… Continue reading By Way of Explanation