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Thoughts, ramblings and observations. A bit more personal than the rest.

Kim Revealed

 Stuff  6 Responses »
Feb 212012
 

Trifecta, edited by Lisa Marie Harvey and David Moore, offers up a weekly writing challenge.  The only thing you can rely on is that it will be challenging; and it will somehow involve the number three.

Lisa and David recently asked those who participate in their challenges and contests to answer a handful of questions to share with others and build community. Usually I demure at such requests, but for reasons I cannot fully articulate, I opted to give this a go. So, here you are – my answers to these depth-seeking questions. Kim Revealed…

 

What is your name (real or otherwise)?

My real name is Kim Nelson, although I have also been published under the pseudonym, Kate McLaughlin.

Describe your writing style in three words.

Concise
Observational
Outreaching

How long have you been writing online?

Between my two writing identities, I’ve regularly posted online since early 2007.

Which, if any, other writing challenges do you participate in?

I’m on the editorial board and a regular contributor at Poets United. I also frequent Imaginary Garden with Real Toads and Three Word Wednesday.

Describe one way in which you could improve your writing.

I need to continue to write away from cliche. I want to convey familiar messages and meanings in a completely original way.

What is the best writing advice you’ve ever been given?

Just write. Every single day. Lock away the internal editor and write, write, write.

Who is your favorite author?

I read poetry, non-fiction, novels, spiritual and religious texts, short stories, essays, blogs. I read voraciously and have lots of favorites within each realm and genre.

How do you make time to write?

Writing has always been my most natural form of expression. I write. Simple as that. Now… making time for writing something that’s fit for another’s eyes is a completely different story. I usually plan my day so that I have a chunk of time calendared specifically for writing. Of  course, when I’m on deadline, my Type-A personality takes over; and I can forego nearly everything else to meet my commitment and make my goal.

Give us one word we should consider using as a prompt.

Clarity

Direct us to one blog post of yours that we shouldn’t miss reading.

Get In The Game … and let me know what you think!

Summer Abundance

 Photos, Small Stones, Stuff  2 Responses »
Jul 152011
 

~ July 15,  2011 ~ Small Stone ~

When fresh produce is available at local farmers’ markets,  I often buy more than we can eat at its peak. Thanks to my Great-Aunt Eva Hayes,  I know what to do with over-ripening fruit. Rough chop it into a glass jar,  sprinkle with sugar to taste,  cover with brandy and let it age. I use Clear Creek Eau de Vie de Pomme,  an Oregon distilled apple brandy,  aged 8 years in French oak.  Believe me when I say,  nothing tastes better over vanilla ice cream or chilled in a martini glass with a dollop of creme fraiche. Nothing.

 

 

 

Especially Divine

 Poetry, Stuff  43 Responses »
Jun 092011
 

 

I wrote this poem after spending time in the garden. There, no creature envies another’s appearance or attributes. There, beauty abounds in every shape, size, color, form. There, we admire the diversity.

We, especially we women, can learn a lot in the garden. Every living thing is endowed with particular and unique beauty… you, me, she… We simply need to widen our vision, expand, accept, appreciate, relish.

~KIM

♥

I’m feeling especially divine.

That being said…

In my next life,

Next world,

I’m giving birth to six daughters:

Lily

Poppy

Rose

Iris

Daisy

Margarite

And they will be beautiful,

Each in her own distinct way.

Like their namesakes,

Those girls will lift their faces to the sun,

And bask in the wonder of the world.

They’ll add glamour and color, interest, allure

Wherever they find themselves.

With utmost confidence,

Each will embrace her particular uniqueness,

Not covetous, not envious, of other’s attributes,

Sure in the fact that she has exactly what she needs

To Be

Perfect

Happy

Free

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