A bit of sharpie art that is based on “Butterfly with Medicine Woman” created by First Nations artist Carl Stromquist
Shaun Jex
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Writer. Book Goblin. Given to Meandering. he/him
I forgot how close these two were. I bet they’re having a hoot in heaven right now…
Whether you call it Lake Ontario or Lake America, none of us can afford the gas to visit it…
A couple of shots of tonight’s eclipse. It was a bit harder getting a decent pic of its peak with our little point and click camera.
Wow. Just a brutal two days in this regard. Tim Curry was an icon. Glad he shared his talents and that inimitable laugh with us for so many years. www.newsweek.com/tim-curry-ro...
'Rocky Horror' actor Tim Curry dead at 80: latest updates
Tim Curry, iconic Rocky Horror and It star, dies at 80 at his Los Angeles home; no foul play suspected. Follow for the latest.
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And here is the finished drum! It’s been about 30 years since I last made one.
The world needs more people like Dolly Parton. She’ll be missed, but the good that she did for the world and the music that she gave us will continue to be a blessing, as will her memory.
NPR@npr.org · 4d agoBREAKING NEWS: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over all of that time.
I was going to wait to share any of these until the project is finished, but what the heck? Here are some shots of my current work in progress. I am making a drum that depicts Raven. I will share the finished piece soon (hopefully!)
Two more friends I made on the trails in Montana. This pair were near the Hidden Lake Overlook.
Primary teachers/supply teachers - if you need some fresh ideas for getting children writing, do visit my blog where there are many tried & tested ideas for all ages. brian-moses.blogspot.com Follow for daily poetry prompts during term time. May save you some planning time.
I’m super curious about your functional art: if you knit, crochet, throw pottery, do woodworking, etc. I’d love to see what you create and know what inspired it. I love the mix of form and function.
We’re heading back out on the trail for this week’s blog post. There’s a new poem included and a writing prompt so you can write one of your own! #poetry #kidlit shaunmjex.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/f...
Fireweed: Another Poem from the Trail
A poem, a writing prompt and some Lingít vocabulary about the great outdoors!
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Ruby throated hummingbirds are our frequent porch guests here in Edmond. Here’s a drawing, inspired by a piece from Gilbert and Clark’s book, that I made this morning.
Folklore…mythology…stories whispered in the dark or around a campfire. They all influenced my book A Catalog of Curious Creature, a poetry collection available through Amazon and Kindle Unlimited a.co/d/0g2pQJyL
A new piece I drew taken from the book “Learning by Designing” by Jim Gilbert and Karin Clark.
We’re heading back out on the trail for this week’s blog post. There’s a new poem included and a writing prompt so you can write one of your own! #poetry #kidlit shaunmjex.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/f...
Fireweed: Another Poem from the Trail
A poem, a writing prompt and some Lingít vocabulary about the great outdoors!
shaunmjex.wordpress.com
Black 47s 2021 album After Hours is providing the is morning’s soundtrack. It features guest artists offering reinterpretations of classic Black 47 songs, and it’s pretty brilliant.
With everything going on in the world, and here in the states, it can be hard to keep track of what’s happening. The news out of Gary, Indian feels like a story we should all be aware of. www.npr.org/2026/08/21/g...
'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen.
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There’s a weird, wet substance falling from the sky to the earth today. I feel like I knew what it was called once. The Oklahoma air smells of petrichor. I stepped outside, and my skin didn’t begin melting off the bone. Did the heat kill us all and now we’re waking up in heaven? It was a good life…
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Sea Drift might be my favorite section in Leaves of Grass…
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Nimblewitlit Mag@nimblewitlit.bsky.social · last wk.Want to submit to our “choices” issue but don’t know what to write or draw? We got you! Enjoy this writing and drawing prompt worksheet bundle, and send us your creations!
If Walt Whitman had only written “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking” it still would have been enough to ensure his poetic legacy.
Recently my energy has gone towards creating a book (well, pamphlet) of 'grown up' poems. Now it's back to the children's stuffs. Here's a silly but hopefully fun poem which might raise a smile. Enjoy: joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/2026/08/mara... #BookSky #poetry #KidLitUK
Reading Malachy McCourt’s History of Ireland, and I’ve reached the Easter Rising. Reading about Padraig Pearse makes me want to discover the poetry he wrote.
Man, I adore illustrators. The magic and wonder they pack into their work is always a wonder.
A Wednesday morning poem and sketch based on a 2 a.m. encounter on a Montana road
