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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! I Cannot Wait to Fly
I cannot wait to fly and touch the sky Above the clouds, beside the Sun and Moon Where Stars stand straight in line and wave their “Hi!” Where Plough and Crux appear to watch me swoon Where Birds adapt to fly beneath the sea Where Green Sea Turtle races Octopus Where Sally Lightfoot Crab ... -
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Experiencing Siesta Key-Japanese Style
Powdery white sand shimmers its quartz in sunlight stars twinkle on ground Singing cardinal joins the drumming woodpecker branches take a bow Fluttering pupa amidst the dense, tall sand dunes dotted flowers bloom Sliding waves ashore bring seaweeds, grasses, and more crabs party with bugs Diving pelican grabs grub by its ... -
Be Kind
A Survival Guide For Dealing With Stress Let’s consider the state of the world we currently live in. Besides the usual stressors of daily living, whatever that looks like for you, we’ve dealt with a pandemic for two years, which resulted in a loss of work, supply chain issues, inflation, overworked employees, and health concerns. ... -
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Playtime
Born an hour ago, or Day before. You’re One month, or A Hundred years old. Come out and Play. On March 18th, my friends in neighborhoods around the globe will celebrate Holi. Trays of bright-colored dry powder, Buckets of water, Water-filled balloons, and Golgappas, samosas, gulab jamuns will adorn the tables. Rules will ... -
An Ode To Daddy
Daddy O Dad, you spoiled me. You said nothing when I ran the red light. Your patience was unbearable. I wanted to jolt you and ask, “How do you stay a saint in the midst of strain?” -
An Open Invitation To All Who Enjoy Cooking An Indian Dish
Cooking Daal Makhani with Ritu. Namaste folks, and welcome to cooking with Ritu Anand. You may have seen Daal Makhani, hereinafter referred to as Waah, in an ethnic restaurant’s à la carte menu or presented in their buffet. The delicious taste may have created a curiosity within you. And you may have wanted to know ... -
Until We Meet Again: My Farewell To The Coffee House Writers
I never thought I would have to write this article, especially after being with Coffee House Writers since its beginning in 2017. Sadly, I will be leaving at the end of March. I have to say this was not an easy decision to make. After all, our wonderful CEO, Jessica Knueppel, is not just our leader ... -
Spring is Near!
Spring is around the cornerPretty soonThe glistening snowWill be replaceWith blooming flowers The trees will loseTheir darknessAnd come aliveAgain withNew misty green leavesAnd birds singingAlong with the wind The chilly, frosty airWill turn to a sweet, warm breezeAnd we can say goodbye to theHeavy coats, boots, and mittens Let our hair blow in the wind,Wear ... -
Patchwork Heart
The Patchwork Heart is my creative interpretation of what countless people must be feeling right now. I am going to share what I did to create it, as I feel it deserves a bit of an explanation.