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Writer’s Platitude for the Weekend
“People do not deserve to have good writing, they are so pleased with bad.” Not only do I believe it, I’m counting on it. Original quote (in quotes) by Ralph Waldo Emerson Photograph by Julia...
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It’s 20 degrees out there
My thoughts while running Steaming tea to thaw my hands Cat to warm my feet Words by J. B. Everett Photograph by Tom Cochrane © 2010 Creative Commons
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Writer’s Platitude for the Weekend
“A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” Five minutes without interruption would be nice, too. Original quote (in quotes) by Virginia Woolf Photograph by George...
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Writer’s Platitude for the Weekend
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Thank goodness–I’d hate to think it’s my delusions of grandeur that are holding me back. Original quote (in quotes) by Sylvia Plath Photograph by Digital...
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Haiku – Amazon Prime
A box on my porch Eight new books to dive into See you next Tuesday Words by J. B. Everett Photograph by Leo Reynolds © 2011 Creative Commons
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Fun with Eye Dilation
Saw my eye doctor I look sky-high. Hey, let’s go! Taco Bell Drive Thru Words by J. B. Everett Photograph by Time Anchor © 2011 Creative Commons
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That promotion was last week
Asshat car owner Parking at Safeway isn’t Buy one get one free Words by J. B. Everett Photograph by Paul Sullivan © 2012 Creative Commons
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Okay, I get it. You don’t like the dry food.
Present from my cat Hairball on my yoga mat Good morning to you
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If there’s nothing wrong with my card, why do you keep calling me?
Card Service Rachel Stalkers are less persistent Restraining order Words by J. B. Everett Photograph “Stockport Telephone Pole” by Nicholas Smale © 2005 Creative Commons
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And it’s cheaper than insurance
I’m not a psychic So please use your turn signal There for a reason Words by J. B. Everett Photograph “Turn Signal” by Tyle R © 2012 Creative Commons
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I’m okay with that
I have said that I hate The cold Paper cuts And broken strings And brussels sprouts And running out of printer ink And people who don’t use their turn signals Or interrupt me while I’m reading But then...
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No dieting or Botox required
I’m a trophy wife Because these days you get one For just showing up Words by J. B. Everett Photograph “Trophies” by AlaskaTeacher ©2008 Creative Commons
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Second rule of baseball – there’s gum on your seat
First rule of baseball Wherever you park your car Foul ball target Words by J. B. Everett Photograph - “Reflections” by Chapendra © 2007 Creative Commons
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Haiku for runners – To the patron saint of the slow warmup
Lungs and legs mismatched Just this once, please let me run My third mile first Words and photograph by J. B. Everett
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Runcible Spoon – Cheap Issue – Shameless Promotion
Have you heard of the Runcible Spoon, D.C.’s coolest indie food zine? The visual and verbal swirl in a witty, fun and funky melange. Oh, yeah, it also includes my poetry. Available via Etsy (click...
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The weight of memory
She tossed the salt Over her shoulder Not for good luck But in hopes of Preserving the moment Words by J. B. Everett Photograph “Salt” by Kaptain Kobold © 2011 Creative Commons
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Note to Self
A yellow tag on my mirror Pick up the dry cleaning Floss Stand up straight Call your mother A paper scrap by the coffee machine Pay the phone bill Mind your p’s...
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Enough is Enough
Our culture of excess Notwithstanding It is my wont to show restraint To be glad for what I have And not yearn for more So to answer your question I would not like fries with that Photograph : “French...
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Holiday Haiku from the cats
Human–thank me now I’ve killed the evil red ball One less ornament Holiday ribbon Makes for a festive hairball On your yoga mat Humans don’t get it You can keep the **** inside Just leave me the box...
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Haiku Resolutions
In 2015 No more procrastination Starting on Monday I hereby resolve To spend less time on Facebook Than my teenage son I’ll be more patient Before I tell you you’re wrong I will count to three And...
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