Author Archives: Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

About Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.

ONCE THE LIGHT IS OUT

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I miss you already. Once the light is out and the room is silent, I will miss you even more. “Remember the time…” fills the house already. Once the light is out and the house is silent I will remember you even more… Like how you … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, FAMILY, LUCY and JAZZIE, POEMS | Tagged adventure, circle of life, Donna Weidner, love and loyalty, man's best friend, ode to my pet, putting your pet down, writer | 31 Comments

A CHALLENGING TRANSITION

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, my children’s feet fit into the palm of their father’s hand – but only

Posted in ADVENTURES, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX | Tagged adventure, climate change, Donna Lambo Gwinnell Weidner, dp_photo_challenge/transition, life, respect | 12 Comments

AN ICON SPEAKS

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The sky grows dark. Thunder heralds the approaching storm. The lamplight flickers. A passing dove stops to rest on the icon’s shoulder. “Tell me, friend.” The great lady creaks in the wind. “What’s the news from the outside world?” The … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX | Tagged immigration, New Colossus by Emma Lazarus, op-ed, refugees, Statue of Liberty | 7 Comments

APRÈS HALLOWEEN

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Anticipation builds when a decorate-able holiday approaches. Eggs are hung from trees, reindeer are bolted to roofs, carved jack-o-lanterns are set at the door. The decor reminds our salivary glands of the marshmallow Peeps, chocolate-filled gold coins, and spiced pumpkin pie to … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS | Tagged adventure, blog, Christmas, Donna Lambo Gwinnell Weidner, Easter, Halloween, Hannukkah, holiday parody, poetry, writer | 7 Comments

A PETTY THIEVES’ TALE

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

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Sir Francis Bacon once said, “Opportunity makes a thief.” Indeed, it does. For what do you think happens when you leave a box full of donuts untended in a room with two Labrador Retrievers? Now, when I…

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ONE HECK OF A MO

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Here a Mo, there a Mo, Everywhere a Mo, Mo. If you write or are thinking of writing, November’s got the MO that will invite the muse and ignite inspiration. First, the mother of MOs. The MO that started it all

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, nablopomo, Nanowrimo, Piboidmo, reforemo, writing challange | 18 Comments

A HALLOWEENSIE TREAT

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Tis the eve of All Hallows. Gus embarks on a jaunt to The Lodge at Devil’s Canyon, his Mummy’s favorite haunt. Flying in the dark, astride his sister’s broom, the wee ghoul soars in his snowman costume. Until *putt-putt-poot* the broom starts to roll— The gas tank is empty! He’s outta control— Zigging past witches, pumpkins, and bats, … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Halloween contest, Halloween poem, Susanna Leonard Hill Halloweensie Writing Contest | 51 Comments

(EXTRA)ORDINARY

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

When a fortune cookie and a photo challenge cross paths, the results can be extraordinary, like the sites of San Francisco made from 100,000 toothpicks or

Posted in ADVENTURES, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, Bouquets to Art Exhibit, De Young Museum, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, dp_photo_challenge/extraordinary, Scott Weaver, toothpick sculpture | 8 Comments

MY HAPPY PLACE

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

When the craziness of the outer world invades my inner peace, a visit to a nearby happy place and a deep breath restores the calm:

Posted in ADVENTURES, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, dp_photo_challenge/happy-place, happy place, inner peace, north bay San Francisco, photography | 17 Comments

PASS THE AWESOME SAUCE, PLEASE

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The fog had not yet cleared, the air had a nip to it that warranted wearing a light jacket, and I was dang happy that Lucy did not step on the snake that popped from the underbrush and slithered across … Continue reading →