PICK YOUR POISON – A Halloween Compilation part deux

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Halloween Donna

My broom has stalled
I’m in a tizzy
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Halloween’s here
and I’m still busy Continue reading →

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WE ARE THE SAME ~ WE ARE DIFFERENT: A Single Sock Tale

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Ten years ago, on this site, this phenomenon had been rated OSFA, One-size-fits-all, by the International Knee-Sport-and-Leisure-Sock Association of Planetearth. Otherwise known as IKSLAP. In the public’s interest, I’ve decided to repost and promise to follow thru with the initiative I’ve set forth a decade ago.

Have you seen this sock today?

MISSING - Last Seen Entering Dryer

MISSING-Last Seen Entering Dryer 12/12/12

After half a century of sitting on their hands, many members of CADS, the Center for the Abnormal Dematerialization of Socks, still refuse to accept that the daily disappearance of an inordinate number of the world’s socks is a problem of epic proportion. Continue reading →

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DAYDREAM

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

While temperatures continue to climb in the northern hemisphere, one way I try to keep cool is by imagining I am in Greenland again. I swipe my brow, close my eyes, and pretend the fan oscillating at my feet is an Arctic wind sweeping off an iceberg. It might not be as cold, but it is somewhat soothing as it dries  the hairs sticking to my forehead.

Dogs barking in the distance recalls the sled dogs’ excitement at setting out on an expedition. Be it the hunt or Continue reading →

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THERE ARE NO DRAGONS IN THIS BLOG POST…

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

…there are none in THIS BOOK either.

Trust me.

Buy the book and you can see for yourself.

It will be released in German by NordSüd Verlag (NorthSouth Books) on August 17, 2023. The English version will follow on March 5, 2024.

Whew! Now that I’ve stopped dancing around the house and have had a chance to catch my breath…

 

HERE is a sneak peak of my debut picture book in the publisher’s 2023 fall catalogue. While you’re there, I suggest Continue reading →

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UN-BELIZE-ABLE

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

My inner twelve-year-old’s spirit for adventure soared a few months ago when a friend suggested I join her on a cruise.

The Pirates of the Caribbean theme song immediately dropped into in my head as I envisioned the wind blowing the hair off my face while I steered our ship with great prowess thru roiling seas or as I swung from the yardarm after tying down flapping sails undone by a blustering gale.

A vision of joining my loyal swashbuckling mates on deck with swords drawn in preparation of a fight over keeping our booty safe danced before my eyes.

“Donna…are you still there?” My friend’s voice pulled me back to dry land. “Is it yes or no?”

Several memories of intense seasickness rose from my belly. Bile burned my throat. I swallowed hard. “Sure! When do we sail?” Continue reading →

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A VALENTINE’S DAY RUSE

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

One paper heart
trimmed in frilly,
white lace,

One arrow,
one promise
of a sweet,
warm embrace.

Once it’s notched, drawn, and trained on a specific bullseye,
Cupid first blows a kiss, and then lets it fly ~

Has my hunky cherub poked your curiosity to continue reading? It wouldn’t be the first time for Continue reading →

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WHERE THE LONE LOO LOOMS

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

After the last bout of rainfall, Black Angus dot a green Sonoma county field at the edge of the San Pablo Wildlife Refuge. A short distance further, a most curious structure looms in the vast marshland on the east side of California Highway 37 between Sears Point and Mare Island. The structure is familiar; its location is baffling. Continue reading →

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‘Tis A 2022 CHRISTMAS BLESSING

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Tis often the time of year
my inner grinch hangs about
But this time ’tis different
I’ve news of a new sprout

T’was the night of his birth…
No…
not that blessed one.
The he here is Theo,
the first Weidner grandson.

The first of two grandchildren,
But that’s an announcement for another time
Since it’s not in me right now
To work on my meter and rhyme.

And in the interest of not keeping you
from your week of holiday celebrations
I’ll leave you with these photos
and Continue reading →

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TIME FOR A SPIN

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The moon is a waxing crescent tonight. It’s the kind of silver sliver that makes me want to lasso the tip, reel it in, swing my leg over it and…

GIDDY-UP

go for a ride.

No rocket fuel necessary.

 

Propulsion powered by imagination, curiosity, and a passion for exploration.

A map? Who needs charts, data, and calculations?
Intention is my guide, my navigation tool.

Where to? Continue reading →

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A 2012 HALLOWEEN TREAT REVISITED

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Tis All Hallows’ Eve and in true scary fashion,
the wind is a’ howlin’ with fury and passion.

The moon’s begun waning, but still lights the way,
for our loved ones who’ve passed to the ‘other side’ of the bay.

Up from the floorboards, through ceilings and walls,
they knock on the windows and shriek down the halls.
There’s laughing, and singing, and regular howls;
if we didn’t know better, it might clench our bowels.
‘Tis their annual visit. They Continue reading →

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