At the beginning of 2011 Charlotte came up with the idea of setting a theme once a week and writing a poem on it. It’s amazing to look back on all the poetry and inspiration that’s been produced in the past weeks (particular thanks to Cyndi, from Latte Junkie, for her amazing contributions, to Jen […]
Theme for Lyrical Sunday
Week 31 Lyrical Sunday: Shapes
Welcome to week 31 of Lyrical Sunday! Charlotte has come up with the theme of ‘Shapes‘ and to inspire us to get writing she has written a ‘Haiku’ inspired by shapes on her blog, which is also here for you to read: Circus of Circles Rolling tumbling The circus circles are here They’ve bounced all […]
Coming out from Underground: Friendships in real-life, Facebook & blogland
I’ve been hiding away for a while. Energy to even think about scheduling time to see friends, let alone do it, has escaped me. I am so grateful for patient, caring friends. I’m also so thankful to friends I’ve made through blogging, who send me uplifting messages first thing in the morning, late at night […]
Theme for Week 28 Lyrical Sunday: Diamantes
In case you missed it – it’s been snowing in Wellington (see here and here)! This has led us to some snow-flake activities at home and the idea of writing a shapely poem that would fit on a snowflake, which we could hang as a piece of art, for week 28 of Lyrical Sunday. Visit […]
Theme for Week 27 Lyrical Sunday: Poems starting with ‘B’
This week we’re thinking of things starting with the letter ‘B’ for Week 27 of Lyrical Sunday. The theme was originally going to be ‘Beauty’ and here in our little ‘bubble’ of life in New Zealand there is much of beauty to write about this week, but my heart is aching with sadness for the […]
Lyrical Sunday Theme for Week 26: Adventure
Charlotte observed her little sister Alice having an adventure in her paddling pool boat this week (a rare mid-winter outdoor water play session!). She put together a photo collage and poem, using Picasa, without any assistance from me. She challenges us to… ‘Write a poem about adventure or share a poem you’ve read, a story […]
Theme for Week 25 Lyrical Sunday…
Charlotte and Sophie have set the theme for ‘Week 25’ of ‘Lyrical Sunday‘ as ‘Musical Instruments‘. Here’s some ideas… Do you play an instrument? If so, how does it make you feel to play? Perhaps you love to listen to a particular instrument? What instrument and why do you love it? Maybe you tried to […]
Come Dance with Us for Lyrical Sunday!
I love it when I’m inspired by one of my children. My daughter Charlotte has been inspiring the whole family to dance recently and it’s inspired the next theme for Lyrical Sunday – ‘DANCE‘. She wrote the poem, directed her Daddy as to photographs, which she posed for to accompany her words, and then put […]
Theme for Week 23 Lyrical Sunday: Solstice
Today marks the Winter Solstice in New Zealand. As we see in the shortest day of the year we think of our friends and family in the Northern Hemisphere enjoying the longest day of the year. So this Sunday, 26 June, it would be wonderful if you’d join us with a poem that marks the […]
Theme for Week 22 of Lyrical Sunday is…
Tongue Twisters! Poem by Charlotte, Age 7 (nearly 8!). Illustrations and letter practice by Sophie, Age 5. Link up on Sunday 19 June. The linky will stay open for one week, so no worries if you’re tongue twister is taking a little longer to get itself straightened out 🙂 You don’t have to write your […]
Art theme for Lyrical Sunday this week…
Something a little different this week… Charlotte’s school have been doing tons of ultra cool art this term and at home we are overflowing with her creations. She has come up with the theme of ‘Art‘ for this coming Sunday’s ‘Lyrical Sunday‘. So put on your thinking caps, pull out your paintbrushes and paint pallet, […]
Theme for Week 19 Lyrical Sunday: FULL MOON
Tuesday 17 May marks the full moon and in the southern hemisphere it is called the ‘Snow Moon’. The Snow Moon is associated with the astrological sign of Scorpio. This is a good time for transformation, preparation and for strengthening communication. In the UK the full moon in May is often known as ‘Milk Moon’ […]
‘Mothers’ is the theme for Lyrical Sunday (Week 18)
Mothers Day in New Zealand falls on the second Sunday of May. Many countries, the world over, have a special day to pay tribute to mothers, for all their love and support, and to make them feel special. The way in which Mother’s Day is celebrated varies from country to country, just as the date […]
Theme for Week 17 of Lyrical Sunday: Romance
On Sunday 1 May the linky will be open for Week 17 of Lyrical Sunday, with the theme of ‘Romance‘. With the royal wedding on Friday we couldn’t resist a little romantic celebration! Tee hee! No wild street party for us in our little patch of New Zealand though – will most probably be asleep, […]