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Over a Cuppa: The Quiet Power of Storytelling: Sally Cronin, Queen Moji, and a Magical Irish Garden

#cats #Cell Pic Sunday #Irish Garden Series #Last Photograph on the Card #Photographing Public Art #Sally Cronin #Storytelling #Sunday Still #The Quiet Power of Blogging #Three Rivers CA #Weekend Coffee Share

Story Chat Digest: "Unsweetened Blood" by Gary A. Wilson

Welcome to Story Chat Digest 2026 Pour your favorite beverage. Grab something sweet or salty. Maybe a bit spicy even. Someone across the table just said something you totally agree with… or maybe not. So you comment.Someone responds.And just like that — Story Chat begins. We’re discussing incredible short stories and poems written by bloggers from around the world. Your thoughtful, specific…

#Alwayswrite.blog #contemporary fiction #Gary A Wilson Stories #Gary A. Wilson #Marsha Ingrao #Medical Drama #motional Fiction #Story Chat Digest #suspense fiction #Unexpected Connections

Over a Cuppa: Flowers, Lightroom Drama, and the Delightful Chaos of Blogging

Over a Cuppa is a weekly post on Always Write that offers a welcoming space for reflection, creativity, and conversation. Each week, I share poems, photographs, flash fiction, book reviews, philosophy, personal stories, and reflections on my Word of the Year—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and share their own stories. Challenges Galore John Steiner celebrated Memorial Day on his blog with a…

#Over a Cuppa #Tanka Tuesday #AI and Blogging #Alwayswrite.blog #Builing Community #Cell Pic Sunday #Marsha Ingrao #Sunday Stills #Word of the Year

Weekend Relaxing #2 Gardening

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#bean seeds #fruits and vegetables #gardening #green beens #relaxing

Spring Inspires Gardening Chores in California

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#gardening #raised vegetable beds #yard chores

Author and Poet Smitha Vishwanath Talks Poetry, Painting, Blogging, and Story Chat Digest

There’s something special about the contributors to Story Chat—they bring not only new stories, but a sense of continuity to the conversations we’ve built together. One of the joys of Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet is discovering not just the stories themselves, but the writers behind them—what inspires them, what grounds them, and what keeps them writing. Today, I’m excited to welcome…

#Alwayswrite.blog #artist #author from India #Blogging Community #Coming Home novel #living in Kenya #Marsha Ingrao #Poetry #Smitha Vishwanath #Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet #Women writers

Over a Cuppa: Finding Delight in Family, Friendship, and Everyday Moments

Over a Cuppa is a weekly post on Always Write that offers a welcoming space for reflection, creativity, and conversation. Each week, I share poems, photographs, flash fiction, book reviews, philosophy, personal stories, and reflections on my Word of the Year—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and share their own stories. How Does This Happen to Such Nice Kids? Terri wanted us to share some…

#Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #Alwayswrite.blog #Builing Community #Cell Pic Sunday #color challenge #family memories #Limerick #Marsha Ingrao #Over a Cuppa #Sunday Stills #Tanka Tuesday #Word of the Year

Story Chat Digest: "Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover" by Amanda Forestwood

Welcome to Story Chat Digest 2026 Pour your favorite beverage. Grab something sweet or salty. Maybe a bit spicy even. Someone across the table just said something you totally agree with… or maybe not. So you comment.Someone responds.And just like that — Story Chat begins. We’re discussing incredible short stories and poems written by bloggers from around the world. Your thoughtful, specific…

#Alwayswrite.blog #Amanda Forestwood #Australian fiction #Marsha Ingrao #psychological suspense #Something to Ponder About #Story Chat Digest #suspense fiction #women’s fiction suspense

Ask Marsha: Aps for High School Social Studies Class

With the onslaught of the Common Core into the classroom brings the need for technology for all students. Many school districts are purchasing iPads and similar products for their students. This is a blessing for teacher who could never get enough time in the computer lab. The question one teacher asked me was what aps I recommended for social studies class. That requires some research on my…

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National History Day - California - Tulare County a Huge Success

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#Japanese Internment #Joy Soares #NHD-CA #San Joaquin Valley Council for the Social Studies #SJVCSS #TCHS #Tulare County Historical Society #Tulare County History Day #valleysocialstudies

Sunday Post: Focused Attention

It’s been a while since I focussed attention on any photo challenge, and I miss them. Jake says focused attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. Attention has also been referred to as the allocation of processing resources. Attention also has variations amongst cultures. Voluntary attention develops in specific…

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#attentive #challenge #focused #focused attention #Jakesprinter Sunday Post #photography

Returning to Center: An Author Interview with Cindy Georgakas on Poetry, Purpose, and the Power of Self

#Alwayswrite.blog #Author Interview Series #Blogging Community #empowerment #inspiration #Marsha Ingrao #mindfulness #personal growth #Poetry #Story Chat Digest #Writing Life

Over a Cuppa: Delightful Reviews, Pink Memories, and Blogging Conversations

#Alwayswrite.blog #blogging friendships #CellPic Sunday #classic cars #content creators #etheree poetry #Marsha Ingrao #pink #Sunday Stills #Tanka Tuesday #Terri’s Flower Hour #Thursday Doors Writing Challenge

Finding Joy in Stories and Everyday Life: An Interview with Cathy Cade

There’s something special about the contributors to Story Chat—they bring not only new stories, but a sense of continuity to the conversations we’ve built together. One of the joys of Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet is discovering not just the stories themselves, but the writers behind them—what inspires them, what grounds them, and what keeps them writing. Today, I’m excited to welcome my…

#Alwayswrite.blog #Blogging Community #British Authors #Cathy Cade #Marsha Ingrao #retirement Writing #Short stories #Story Chat Digest #Terry Pratchett fan #writing groups

Visiting Sacramento Through Photo Challenges Over a Cuppa

Over a Cuppa is a weekly post on Always Write that offers a welcoming space for reflection, creativity, and conversation. Each week, I share poems, photographs, flash fiction, book reviews, philosophy, personal stories, and reflections on my Word of the Year—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and share their own stories. Sunday Stills and Flower Hour go together this week. Terri updated her…

#Alwayswrite.blog #California travel #Cell Pic Sunday #Flower hour #Flower Photography #John Steiner #Marsha Ingrao #Sunday Stills Photo Challenge #Terri Webster Schrandt #vintage cars

Story Chat Digest: "All in a Good Cause" by Doug Jacquier

#Alwayswrite.blog #betrayal dark fiction #contemporary fiction #deception #Doug Jacquier #lonliness #Marsha Ingrao #psychological fiction #short fiction #social media #Story Chat Digest

Writing on the Edge: Nigel Byng on Story, Culture, and Character

#Alwayswrite.blog #Anthologies #Blogging Community #Creative Writing #fiction #Helping You Succeed #Indie Authors #Marsha Ingrao #Nigel Byng #Short stories #Story Chat Digest #Writing Community

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