Conny, I imagine you going about your everyday life when suddenly, a line of poetry whisks by and taps you on the shoulder! It whispers itself into your ear. And it's marvelous that you have a quick-capture way of keeping it safe for another day. Lines of poetry can be wary--they only trust themselves to someone like you who will make a home for them.
I love your work so much--thank you for sharing a little of your creative behind-the-scenes process.
I love the inchworm video! Reminds me of last summer, I watched a katydid make its way across my deck, ever so slowly and cautiously, the legs and antennae gingerly reaching out to find its place in the world before moving on. It finally crawled onto a bush beside the deck's edge and it was a thrill and a gift to spend time with him/her! A delicate green creature of magical mystery!
I love everything about this post, but especially that photo of micorseasons HQ!
I use my phone camera and notebook to capture my thoughts and feelings. I also use the Google Keep app as my digital notes place and have a note called Poetry Boneyard where I keep scraps of language until I need them for something.
Jason, it’s so interesting to see where & how people work. Sometimes I think I should’ve been an anthropologist. I’m gonna look into Google Keep. And everyone needs a boneyard of one sort or another. It’s just a good place to noodle around.😀
Love this! Do you really have a treehouse? What a DREAM that would be.
To catch thoughts, I journal in my good ol' college-ruled Five Star notebook. It's budget-friendly, and nice & thick, which helps me feel at ease about using as many lines as I need. I need that freedom. After I get done, I'll sometimes star or underline a phrase that I want to remember as a takeaway.
Hi Bethany! I call it a treehouse because of the green leafy views in every room. Ours is not a big house, but it has big windows that look out into our wild, wooded yard. I agree--It would be a dream to work in a real treehouse :) Wouldn't that be the coolest office? I love a good Five Star, too. So easy to tear a page out if you don't want it. Thanks for reading! 🌿
“Last summer, I came upon an inchworm in the middle of her (very energetic!) morning yoga practice…I’m sure there’s a logical scientific reason for her activity, but who cares?” I’m with you, Ann, the science fascinates me but sometimes it’s just entirely beside the point!🤣
Oh, the joy of the inch worm! I love the video, Ann. It brought a smile to my face.
I use my iPhone to photograph and record my thoughts. I usually annotate my photos using the caption area (swipe up). That way, they are always together. For longer entries on-the-go, I use Momento app. I use it simply by habit but the newer phones come with a free journal app.
I still write on a journal, usually in the evenings when I’m winding down. I like your three-column idea! I am thinking of incorporating it to my journaling.
Stella, I love the way you've figured out a blend of digital and analog tools. It's definitely working for you! Glad you found a nugget here to experiment with. ☀️
I have found that smaller, weekly reflections on the rhythms of the year bring more meaning to my everyday life. I always love thinking monthly, or seasonally, but I feel I miss so much. 72 seasons, or weekly rhythms for me, feels like the perfect fit to help me stay present and aware of all of the magic and meaning that makes up my life. 🍃
I love it, too, as a way to notice the subtle changes. But also I love the feeling of a fresh start every few days. It keeps me from sliding into autopilot and then thinking "where has the time gone?" Thanks for being here, Liz!!
Conny, I imagine you going about your everyday life when suddenly, a line of poetry whisks by and taps you on the shoulder! It whispers itself into your ear. And it's marvelous that you have a quick-capture way of keeping it safe for another day. Lines of poetry can be wary--they only trust themselves to someone like you who will make a home for them.
I love your work so much--thank you for sharing a little of your creative behind-the-scenes process.
Wow, that inchworm! Yoga or belly dancing? Thanks for sharing that, Ann.
My pleasure, Alan!
I love the inchworm video! Reminds me of last summer, I watched a katydid make its way across my deck, ever so slowly and cautiously, the legs and antennae gingerly reaching out to find its place in the world before moving on. It finally crawled onto a bush beside the deck's edge and it was a thrill and a gift to spend time with him/her! A delicate green creature of magical mystery!
Yes, katydids are beautiful Marilyn. It’s always so interesting to get a view into their tiny secret world.
I love everything about this post, but especially that photo of micorseasons HQ!
I use my phone camera and notebook to capture my thoughts and feelings. I also use the Google Keep app as my digital notes place and have a note called Poetry Boneyard where I keep scraps of language until I need them for something.
Jason, it’s so interesting to see where & how people work. Sometimes I think I should’ve been an anthropologist. I’m gonna look into Google Keep. And everyone needs a boneyard of one sort or another. It’s just a good place to noodle around.😀
Love this! Do you really have a treehouse? What a DREAM that would be.
To catch thoughts, I journal in my good ol' college-ruled Five Star notebook. It's budget-friendly, and nice & thick, which helps me feel at ease about using as many lines as I need. I need that freedom. After I get done, I'll sometimes star or underline a phrase that I want to remember as a takeaway.
Hi Bethany! I call it a treehouse because of the green leafy views in every room. Ours is not a big house, but it has big windows that look out into our wild, wooded yard. I agree--It would be a dream to work in a real treehouse :) Wouldn't that be the coolest office? I love a good Five Star, too. So easy to tear a page out if you don't want it. Thanks for reading! 🌿
What an enchanting place. Sounds lovely!
“Last summer, I came upon an inchworm in the middle of her (very energetic!) morning yoga practice…I’m sure there’s a logical scientific reason for her activity, but who cares?” I’m with you, Ann, the science fascinates me but sometimes it’s just entirely beside the point!🤣
Sydney, I love the science too, but more than that—my goal is amazement & delight in whatever I find. 😊
Absolutely the most important ingredient 💕
That one couldn't have been happier to be an inch worm! Thanks for sharing, Ann! I know she practices micro-seasons!
Joy like that in a tiny worm--it really humbles me. Ron, I've been thinking about you and your family. Sending love & peace tonight. 🌿
🙏 Ann. It means alot.
That video is amazing. And I like your three column idea of sense, thought and emotion.
What a great way to take in the world 🌿
Brian, I feel like the world offers us a big river of goodness. It helps me to have 3 smaller streams to splash around in! 💦
Oh, the joy of the inch worm! I love the video, Ann. It brought a smile to my face.
I use my iPhone to photograph and record my thoughts. I usually annotate my photos using the caption area (swipe up). That way, they are always together. For longer entries on-the-go, I use Momento app. I use it simply by habit but the newer phones come with a free journal app.
I still write on a journal, usually in the evenings when I’m winding down. I like your three-column idea! I am thinking of incorporating it to my journaling.
As always, thank you Ann for this lovely entry.
Stella, I love the way you've figured out a blend of digital and analog tools. It's definitely working for you! Glad you found a nugget here to experiment with. ☀️
Inchworms are magical!!
I have found that smaller, weekly reflections on the rhythms of the year bring more meaning to my everyday life. I always love thinking monthly, or seasonally, but I feel I miss so much. 72 seasons, or weekly rhythms for me, feels like the perfect fit to help me stay present and aware of all of the magic and meaning that makes up my life. 🍃
I love it, too, as a way to notice the subtle changes. But also I love the feeling of a fresh start every few days. It keeps me from sliding into autopilot and then thinking "where has the time gone?" Thanks for being here, Liz!!