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.

WHERE THE LOST SOCKS ARE

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Originally posted on Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner:
This adventure has been rated OSFA, One-size-fits-all, by the International Knee-Sport-and-Leisure-Sock Association of Planetearth. Otherwise known as IKSLAP. Have you seen this sock today? MISSING-Last Seen Entering Dryer 12/12/12 After half a century of…

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A PETTY THIEVES’ TALE

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

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 say a box full, I mean … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS | Tagged adventure, author, blog, Dog Day Afternoon, Donna Weidner, family, Holidays, Loss of a Pet, Rainbow Bridge, Sir Francis Bacon sayings | 22 Comments

APRIL SHOWERS

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

While world-renowned photographer and friend Sven Nieder captures another friend, Adam Lyberth, throwing a pot full of boiling water up into the air at the top of the world in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland I thought I’d share what’s going on in my world…

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged author, blog, Donna Weidner, Earth Day 2014, spring images | 8 Comments

HECK HATH NO FURY LIKE MS. MUFFET SCORNED

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I invite you to read my submission for Susanna Leonard Hill’s March Madness Writing Contest The Challenge: Write a children’s story, in poetry or prose, maximum 400 words, that is a fractured fairy tale. Feel free to add a theme of spring, or mix … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, POEMS, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged blog, Cyclops, Donna Weidner, fractured fairy tale, humor, Little Miss Muffet, March Madness, poetry, Susanna Leonard Hill Writing Contest, writer | 32 Comments

WHAT IF?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I came across a poem the other day and I just can’t get it outta’ my head, so I’ve decided to share it with you today. The words are by ~ Ganga White and the photos by yours truly, unless otherwise noted… … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, AWESOME PEOPLE, EVENTS, POEMS, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, blog, Cambodia, Donna Weidner, Ganga White, Greenland, icebergs, Ilulisaat, Kangerlussuaq, Maile Ngema Lama, Mandaza Augustine Kandemwa, poem, Return of the Sacred Fire, Thailand, Univu and Haru Kuntanawa | 17 Comments

TO THE CLOUDS!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

A few years ago I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr. Jane Goodall. Over drinks one night, she told a heartfelt story about how a young boy once asked her, “Where do you think people go when they die?” The child had … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, AWESOME PEOPLE | Tagged condolences, Donna Weidner, Dr. Jane Goodall, William L. Mazzaro | 16 Comments

TAKING A BLOG-A-CATION

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Uh, I mean a vacation from blogging. Not for long. Only until the ironing’s done. Before I go though, I have a question for you: Have you noticed all the new blog-o-cabulary being used out there in Blogland lately? Personally, … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR | Tagged adventure, author, Benjamin Franklin, blog, blog terms, blogisms, Donna Weidner | 14 Comments

OBJECT OF DESIRE

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The night our relationship began was like any other August evening in the San Francisco Bay area. Foghorns droned. Seals arp-arped. A chill fog rolled over, under, and around the Golden Gate Bridge, spreading its misty fingers into the nooks … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, SHORT STORIES, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, author, blog, Donna Weidner, DPchallenge, essay, murder, mystery, rolling pin, short story, Williams-Sonoma | 42 Comments

BREAKING SILENCE – A Pet Peeve Comes to Light

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

“Just let it out Margo!” my daughter urged. She started calling me Margo at a young age, whenever yelling “Mom! Mom! Mom!” didn’t get my attention. Clearly, she thought I had been keeping silent too long. An hour of heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, FAMILY, HUMOR, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, author, blog, breaking the silence, Donna Weidner, DPchallenge, pet peeve, World Food Programme | 42 Comments

IN A NEW YAWK MINUTE

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Waking up to the 75th stunning, clear-blue, cloudless, 60 degree morning in a row last Saturday, Mr. Man and I shared a monumental moment of inspiration… That’s when great minds that have lived together for over three decades whoa! in separate … Continue reading →