Monthly Archives: January 2012

Monday #23: Food Ideas, Anyone?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

I love food. I love to eat it, make it, think about it, read about it, and talk about it with other people. I’m one of those people who believes that a good dinner party with family or friends is … Continue reading →

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Monday #22: Happiness Is Easier Than You Think

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

When I have a problem to solve, I become a muller. A ruminator. I try to think of every possible outcome and how I will deal with it. I imagine elaborate scenarios in my mind, down to little details, I … Continue reading →

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Monday #21: Healthy Thoughts

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

When I am stumped for a Monday Blog topic, I often turn to health and fitness. During the first year of this blog, my post on the beginning of my running habit was the most read post and I think … Continue reading →

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Monday #20: Speaking In Metaphors

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

Hello, Friends… I’m speaking in metaphors today. I’ve chosen five words– they’re my five words for 2012– and I’ve waved the wand of figurative language over them. I’m sharing them with you and inviting you to find your own five words … Continue reading →

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Monday #19: Year New Haiku

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

Something that I’ve noticed about working with children in poetry workshops is how much they enjoy “template” based poetry lessons. Template based poems are those that give you a structure or a format to follow and, particularly in the beginning, kids really gravitate … Continue reading →

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