Published in Flint and Steel·PinnedSparks №37: Tell Me a Camping StoryA roundup of Flint & Steel articles and writing prompts across Medium-land — “Wherever you camp in the world, the campfire will be one of the things that sticks in your memory the most!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan Sorry for the newsletter delay! I had planned to publish this newsletter earlier, but a lovely stomach bug/flu took hold and didn’t want to let…Flint And Steel10 min read
Published in Flint and Steel·PinnedWhat Is Your Summer Focus?Take the time to contemplate where to plant your energy over the next few months — “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Maybe because I live in Minnesota, but…Flint And Steel7 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Ellie JacobsonA writer, one part content blended with one part creative — My name is Ellie Jacobson, which you probably gathered by the article title. I’m also part Irish so excuse my sarcasm. My life I grew up in the ’70s and the ’80s (the best time I tell ya!). I was born and raised by the most wonderful (not sarcasm) Mom with red…About Me4 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·2 days agoShow Me Your Book ShelfiesBook Shelfie: Freestyle — We’re supposed to organize our bookshelves? I follow a lot of book lovers and writers on Instagram, which makes sense since I’m slightly book obsessed. I saw a recent Instagram challenge for people to post book shelfies. My inner librarian became quite ashamed of my shelfie skills after seeing chic bookshelves organized by colors, sizes, and…Six Word Photo Story2 min read
Published in Weeds & Wildflowers·Jun 21Baby, I’m Just Fine in the CornerA week in photos: June 9–15, 2022 — “But on paper, things can live forever. On paper, a butterfly never dies.” ― Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming Or in a photograph. I adore butterflies. The moment I see one, I jump up (a rare sight LOL) to grab my camera. I snap away without knowing if I’m taking…Photography5 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·Jun 20The Sad Kitty in the WindowSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Kitty Freestyle — Can I come with, pretty please? Look at that face in the lower right-hand side of the window. It melts my heart. Since the kids have been home on summer break, we have been going on family walks, usually in the evenings after dinner. As we were gathering in the driveway, deciding which direction to walk…Six Word Photo Story2 min read
Published in Flint and Steel·Jun 17A Spring Stroll in the Backyard with My Teenage SonMaking a connection through nature and photography — A few weeks ago, our apple tree was in bloom. It only lasts a few days, so I knew I had to get out there to take some photos. Ever since being inspired by Anne Bonfert’s approach to taking photos of trees from below, I’ve been even more obsessed with…Photography5 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·Jun 14A Sign that My Kids are On Summer BreakSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Freestyle — It’s that time of the year. The other side of the sign reads, “Come on in,” which is the side that is normally displayed on my office door. I have mother guilt; I never want my teenage sons to feel like they can’t talk to me. But now this mama has flipped the sign to the…Six Word Photo Story2 min read
Published in Weeds & Wildflowers·Jun 11Finding A Summer RhythmA week in photos: June 2–8, 2022 — My kids’ last day of school was a week ago yesterday. Another school year done and away. As a work-from-home mom, my schedule has always revolved around theirs, which is the way I like it. Except for that first week of a new schedule. …Photography4 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·Jun 9Benny Made a Friend, I ThinkSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Kitty Freestyle — Squirrel and kitty accessing the situation. About a month ago, I spent the day cleaning our sun porch; my annual tradition once the weather warms up. Washing windows and the corner cobwebs away. I took in one of our squirrel feeders (from a different tree) to give it a good cleaning and sprinkled seeds and peanuts…Six Word Photo Story2 min read