Train Spotting
Taz riding the
Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Rail
was just too good
and so much fun
he was larger
than life
hanging out there
with his tongue
hanging out
and a wicked smile
as he rides
down the rails
mile by mile.
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
Brief Then Gone
A little snow
is better than none
with frozen temps
and feathery frost
and tiny snowflakes
mean and sharp
they sting the skin
as they land
and in the night
it’ll freeze hard
the sidewalks slick
for half a day
until the rain comes
and melts it away
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Gideon’s Challenge
Not Superfluous
I don’t like it
when you act
as if you should be
unwanted
and shy away
instead of
standing strong
in the knowledge
that I am yours
and you are mine
and not just
always wanted
but needed
at my side.
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🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios
Prompt “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”
Scenario 1 – Kim has an ongoing conflict with their older brother and wants some guidance on how to approach this in a better way.
Although you have gone in different directions, you both come from the same shared beginnings (Six of Pentacles). Life has treated you both differently and guided you each to learn what works best for you to persevere and keep moving through the ups and downs (Wheel of Fortune). Take time to consider what is behind these conflicts rather than just the conflict itself. Where is the root? How can it be fostered to grow into something healthier moving forward? (Child of Pentacles)
Scenario 2 – Stacy has a sneaking suspicion that her friend has a crush on her mom, and it’s been making things awkward. She wants to know what she should say whenever she brings it up.
Start by talking about the past and how much they’ve meant to each other (Six of Pentacles), then segue into how weird life can be and the odd twists and turns it takes along the way (Wheel of Fortune). Take things slow and be open and supportive. Don’t fly off the handle or push too hard. (Child of Pentacles)
DECK USED: SPACIOUS TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge
Take Me With
Please don’t
leave me behind
alone
and forgotten
when you visit
places
of laughter
and sparkling lights
Not even
when I say
that I don’t
want to go
because…
that’s a lie
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Weather Here
There is a
give and take
an ebb and flow
to the energy
between you and I
where intensity
combines with
light hearted fun
where home
is found
in the dancing light
of dominance
and submission
and strength
within vulnerability.
Twisting the Leaf 