Is it a zee? Google says six-hundred and ninety-three words start with letter z. Z is one of the most challenging letters in April’s A to Z blog challenge. Zax, zeal, zero, and zoo. These were my letter z contestants for 2022. It’s the twenty-sixth letter of the alphabet. We create upper case Z and… Continue reading Zee or zed?
“Tut, tut it looks like rain.” – Winnie the Pooh Can you hear the patter of rain on the canvas? Can you see the umbrella spinning? A parasol of colours, bright and happy. It has a short J-handle for a comfortable grip and a classic dome shape. Its ribs are made of stainless steel. They… Continue reading Umbrella
Have you ever wondered what lives in potential darkness or obscurity? Shadow–The rays of light don’t reach into this space. It’s cooler in these spots of darkness. Screened from direct sunlight when a body comes between the rays of light and a surface creates a shape or shapes. A shadow image. Controlled by light, a… Continue reading Shadow
The gemstone quartz. A healing stone used alone of in combination with other stones. Krystallos. Amplify energy, attract positivity, clear the mind, and meditate. A pentagonal pyramid shape piece of quartz is great for a necklace or to nestle in the hand. The smooth sides can be stroked for calming and meditation. Some quartz is… Continue reading Quartz
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
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
Heart shaped lips and a concave nose set under green almond eyes with experience crinkling the corners. Show your face. The front part of the head that stretches from the chin up to the forehead. The bone structure of the face holds secrets of sex and racial heritage. It is an item used for identification.… Continue reading Face
The rubber is an unblemished white when I pick it up. Its surface is smooth and it is firm yet pliable. The touch of it between the fingers leaves a strange coated feeling, but it isn’t something that can seen. The act of rubbing this malleable shape over the surface of a piece of paper… Continue reading Eraser
Old fashion glazedStrawberry frostedHoney crullerJelly donutCream-filledBoston KremeCanadian MapleChocolate frostedApple fritterÉclair The circular shape is classic with or without the hole in the middle. The golden dough is suggestive of soft freshness. Without a powder sugar dusting, the glaze on top is shinny and reflective. There is a sweet and buttery smell with hints of cinnamon.… Continue reading Donut
Hot, steamy and rich smelling. It is an earthy scent that is hard to ignore. The odour alone encourages the brain to power up, both a social and mental stimulant. Before that first sip hits the taste buds the eyes must have a feast. The untainted colour, without cream, milk or sugar, is a burnt… Continue reading Coffee
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 