Kids' toys and dating apps have something surprising in common, can you guess what it is?

http://fluxofmind.ca/2025/10/23/the-problem-with-kids-toys-and-dating-apps/

I apologize for the long hiatus, and also apologize that it may happen again. My health and ability to focus on something like a blog changes with my health and my appointment schedule. Thank you for your patience. I am doing well, considering. I hope you are doing well, too!

http://fluxofmind.ca/2025/08/08/unraveling/

Happy Diwali!

Wishing you all a season full of joy, connection, gratitude, renewal, love, and light!

A poetic quote from 'What Kind of Times Are These' to start your week:

"...our country moving closer to its own truth and dread...in times like these, to have you listen at all, it's necessary to talk about trees"

#AdrienneRich #PoetryForHumanity #QuoteOfTheDay #MondayQuotes

Good morning, friends!

A poetic quote to start your week:

"'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!' Nothing beside remains. Round the decay of that colossal wreck...the lone and level sands stretch far away"

#Ozymandias #PercyByssheShelley #QuoteOfTheDay #MondayQuotes

An Ode to Coffee In the Absence of Occupation

A poem about something that keeps me grounded while my world is all changing.

http://fluxofmind.ca/2025/10/03/something-sacred-survived/

My contribution for #BornBattleReady poetry arena on BlueSky and Twitter:

Something Sacred Survived

Life plans collapsed when health abruptly lapsed...

(Click to see full graphic).

#BornBattleReady #Poetry #Rhyme #Sacred #Coffee #Disability #ChronicIllness #Loss

Stand on Guard

I posted this poem as a contender in the Battle Born Poetry arena (#BornBattleReady) as hosted on BlueSky and Twitter. The prompt this week was "Guardian." As of writing this, I am lucky enough to be one of five finalists this week. (Will update this). You can check out their work on BlueSky or Twitter using the above links.

http://fluxofmind.ca/2025/09/29/stand-on-guard/