Writer, poet, memoirist, blogger, Mom, feminist, Tech Doc Mgr, tea lover, cat lady.
Ellen’s poetry has been published in Crannóg magazine, South Ash Press, Illya’s Honey, The Smoking Poet, and Eclectic Flash. She has won several award for her work including the Women Inspirational Poetry Contest, Willamette Writers Paulann Petersen Prize for Poetry, Richardson Library Prize for Poetry, and Pat Conroy “South of Broad” essay contest. This last contest was sponsored by Swampland.com and the Nan A. Talese/Doubleday company.
latest posts
2020 Election – Tarot Reading – Part 1In February 2000, I was at work, at my desk, editing some technical documentation, minding my own business, when – just suddenly – I had a premonition that Bush was going to steal.
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In February 2000, I was at work, at my desk, editing some technical documentation, minding my own business, when – just suddenly – I had a premonition that Bush was going to steal.
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Knight of Cups – It’s All About Who and What You Love!June should be a good month for all, as the Knight of Cups appeared for this month’s reading. This card indicates that you should be surrounding yourself with the people you love and.
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June should be a good month for all, as the Knight of Cups appeared for this month’s reading. This card indicates that you should be surrounding yourself with the people you love and.
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The Appeal of Classic MoviesGrowing up, I was not allowed to watch much TV, as my parents were convinced the Devil had penetrated most TV (and movies) and were I to watch such heathen nonsense, then I.
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Growing up, I was not allowed to watch much TV, as my parents were convinced the Devil had penetrated most TV (and movies) and were I to watch such heathen nonsense, then I.
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Announcements
Flash Fiction in 101 Word Short Stories
James and a Shovel was just accepted by 101 Words––a comprehensive ecosystem and community that supports writers, editors, and readers.
Winner of Women Inspirational Poetry Contest
When the Women Inspirational Poetry Contest reached out to let me know I’d won both First and Second Prize in their contest, I was in such a state of shock that I had a hard time believing the honor was real. Now, I can say only that I’m humbled and grateful.
Guest Post: Lipstick as Armor
Keira Knightly has been quoted as saying that lipstick is “an armor to the world.” She talks about how her Mom taught her that, no matter how bad a moment is or how awful a day has been, if you take the time to put on some lipstick, you’ll feel better. Knightly says that she “abides” by this advice.