Ken’ writing and poems are worth returning to for second and third readings. Whether rereading an essay or a poem, I often find something new to think about for awhile and maybe find a new insight into that’s meaningful.
SALMON JOURNEY V – -THE POEM “ADVENA KEN” TELLS AN UNUSUAL ROMANTIC JOURNEY Read More »
A Pacific Northwest native, I have been writing poetry over 40 years. My poems reflect a woman’s journey through the later years, with recurring themes of loss and renewal. Today is Lunar New Year and the Chinese Zodiac says that 2021 will be The Year of the Ox, which seems appropriate, since we have a
Cathy Ross – “LUNAR NEW YEAR” A poem about the coming year Read More »
Beginnings are difficult and Cathy’s poem”The Only Failure” is about finding the courage to begin.
CATHY ROSS “THE ONLY FAILURE” a poem about Courage Read More »
Cathy Ross consistently offers us prescient thoughts through her poetry about how we live our lives in the current time. “The Moons You Never See” reflects on the decisions we make during our lives.
CATHY ROSS “THE MOONS YOU NEVER SEE” A Poem About Unmade Choices Read More »
Cathy Ross contributes another poem that speaks o our need as humans to change “direction” and support an environment that includes all people and the planet. Do read “Swarm Intelligence” in Contributing Writers.
CATHY ROSS – “SWARM INTELLIGENCE” – A Poem For our Times Read More »
After an unsettling four years of national leadership and with the passing of the baton to a new administration, I’m sharing a few thoughts I have regarding principles of leadership and those who would claim to be our leaders whether at the national level or in our daily lives. Tim
A CONTEMPORARY PRIMER ON LEADERSHIP – by tim Olson Read More »
Cathy Ross writes poems that are especially meaningful for particular days and times of the year. In a dark month, “Amaryllis” invites the reader to “ignore” the dark and embrace the “light”.
CATHY ROSS – “0DE TO AN AMARYLLIS” – A POEM FOR JANUARY Read More »
I light a candle on the longest night, stare deep into the flame, see centuries of people lighting bonfires in the hills to plead their case with a fading sun. They feared their light would disappear, and so they reached their torches high and sang sweet songs of Yule to call it back from death.
CATHY ROSS – POET – “LONGEST NIGHT” Read More »
Meet Agnes, an ordinary gray tabby with an extraordinary talent for mischief and adventure.
A scrawny kitten when the Rasmussen family rescued her from a funeral home, she is now a confident, clever, and mischievous nearly one-year-old cat.
Join Agnes in AGNES’S FIRST CHRISTMAS, as she observes the strange but delightful activities of humans during the holidays. When she realizes that the trimmed tree and wrapped presents are not meant for her playthings, how can she discover other ways to celebrate Christmas?
SHORT STORY – AGNES’S FIRST CHRISTMAS – BY LORELIE OLSON & TIM OLSON Read More »
Book lists for 2020 are coming out now. You will enjoy reading Cathy Ross’s poem “A Booklist for 2020” that uses classic titles to give insight into the past year.
CATHY ROSS – POET – “A BOOKLIST FOR 2020” Read More »
