September 2019 -- September Swooshed By

 SEPTEMBER SWOOSHED BY

September swooshed by with nary a sound

My days were full, the time not found

Let's hope when October comes around

My thoughts like leaves will find some ground

SEPTEMBER 2019 - Inland NW Fall Conference Time

This coming weekend is my SCBWI region's Fall Conference. And let me tell you, I think it is going to be a full but rewarding weekend. We have a great line-up of editors, agents, authors, and illustrators joining us. Plus, in addition to our full day of keynotes, breakouts, and panels on Saturday, we've added two Intensive Workshop Sessions on Friday. All of it put together by a hard-working team of volunteers. So stay tuned, I will be sharing my post-conference impressions in a future post. 

AUGUST 2019 - GAZING INTO THE VAST BEYOND

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sfupamr/17092099335   Simon Fraser University

GAZING INTO THE VAST BEYOND

Bright Jupiter pierces the darkening sky

Followed by the Summer Triangle

Saturn is sighted, Arcturus acquired

At last the North Star emerges

The meadow fills with motor hums

 And the murmur of manual tweakings

The clank of ladders and viewing chairs

The rustle of star charts

Soft whispers carry in the stillness

Anticipation in every word

Movement appears in silhouettes

Often tethered by red light 

A motley crew by the light of day

Transforms under clear, dark skies

All pilgrims with one goal in mind

Gazing into the vast beyond