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Fall Things!

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GOOD MORNING, Y’ALL!!  The rain from Helene is still to the west of us, but it is a crisp 67 degrees & I feel the first fingers of fall.     

On our walk this morning, Pokie & I counted 23 squirrels running about collecting the nuts blown about by the wind!  (My first thought was, “these squirrels are going  nuts” & laughed so loudly pup had to find him a spot.)

I’ve no idea what kind of wildflowers are growing along the road, but they are beautiful. 

The hawk who terrorized the neighborhood all summer wasn’t to be found. 

However, I spied two tiny birds I’ve never seen before & will have to look them up. (In a book I gifted myself this summer.😉)

Now for settling in with my first cappuccino of the season & a little writing on the Dauphin Island novel. 

❤️Go ahead, ask me how hyped I am that it is going to come a monstrous downpour – fOr hOuRs -on my writing day!!

Almost forgot ~ my books are available on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J7KJWIU

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I feel Fall!!!

NO, LIFE IS NOT FAIR.

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In a world rich with possibilities, it’s distressing to acknowledge that many children face harsh realities that overshadow their laughter and dreams. From poverty and violence to neglect and discrimination, countless young lives are marred by circumstances beyond their control. Yet, amidst these challenges, we witness incredible accounts of courage and determination- CENTIPEDE is one such story. 

Back when I was teaching sixth grade language arts, my students discovered I was writing my first novel and asked if I would write a #YAnovel for them.  I thought about the trials so many children face today, and as I did, my main character Willa (Willie) Cather Jennings was born. 

It is wondrous how easily Willie came into existence! And as strange as it may sound, as the story formed, I found myself in awe of this impoverished twelve year old girl who possessed such emotional resilience and moral fortitude. 

Children are often forced to grow up too quickly, shouldering responsibilities they should not bear. 

There are many lessons to be learned from a child. Join me today for Willie’s story!

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THE JOY OF TRAVEL

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~ Travel helps us discover a better version of ourselves!  Here is the thing, it doesn’t need to be a planned out, lengthy or an expensive vacation! The best trips are road trips taken close to home. They are cost friendly, a break from the norm, laid back & relaxing. 

   Whether it is a nearby town, historic site or the country you’ve dreamed of visiting, traveling is a holistic experience that enriches us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 

   Exploring new places often involves walking and engaging in activities which propel us beyond our regular routines, thus improving our overall well-being.

   Adventure presses us to move beyond our comfort zones, and in doing so provides a new perspective, encourages creativity and reduces stress!

   Besides, the memories we garner from traveling are some of the sweetest. Meeting new people and enjoying new experiences is really what it’s all about!

WE SHARE THE SAME SKY is Available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J7KJWIU

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Central Park, Journal

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This morning, I was cleaning out my desk and found the following journal entry I paused to write while walking in Central Park. The entry didn’t make it into WE SHARE THE SAME SKY, a memoir.

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   At last, I have found a place that bears a resemblance to home -Central Park!

   I cannot live without trees, trees and leaves, leaves, oh, beautiful leaves.

   A sudden peace fills me, and reaching up, I pluck one from a nearby low limb.

   My intentions are to press it and put it away in a book so that one day when it is pulled down from its shelf, the page will fall open to this reminder, a token of a worthwhile week in the city.

   The words to my favorite Walt Whitman poem dance across my mind.

   “…All alone stood it, and the moss hung down from the branches; without any companion it grew there, uttering joyous leaves of dark green…”

   The light here in the park is different than that within the rest of the city. Nature reflects it differently. Or perhaps it is that it is absorbed more, rather than reflected.

   And, the sounds are more familiar to my heart. I can hear the laughter of children at play on the lawn, birds in the distance calling to one another from beneath the overhang of tree limbs, like the children -dancing, chirping.

   And suddenly, as though from nowhere in particular, I am hungry for home.

***

   10 p.m. and I am back at the room, trying to find the name of the tree. Bark- dark grayish brown & rough, large dark green leaves. I flip through the pages of my field guide; back and forth I go. I find it and laugh loudly!

It is the Kentucky Coffeetree!

   There is no getting away from the South!!

     Elizabeth Mozley Partridge

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🌞 Embrace the Joy of Summer Reading 📚

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There’s something magical about diving into a good book on a warm summer day ☀️. The right book has the power to transport you to different worlds, spark your imagination, and bring immense pleasure. Whether you’re lounging on the beach, relaxing in a hammock, or enjoying a cool evening breeze, a great summer read can truly brighten your day.

Why not treat yourself to a new book today? Explore a title that speaks to you 🩵 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J7KJWIU

WE SHARE THE SAME SKY; CENTIPEDE; DANCING ALONG THE FRINGES TO THE SIGN OF SILENCE; FROM HERE TO THERE, THE LONG WAY HOME.

Whether you enjoy thrilling Southern Gothic, heartwarming stories of perseverance, thought-provoking memoirs, or WWII journals—there’s a perfect summer read waiting for you right now!

Let’s make this summer unforgettable with the joy of reading! 📖✨

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WHERE DO THE WORDS COME FROM…?

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SO SWEET IS THE SUMMER~The emergence of writing poetry coincided with my return to JSU to begin work on my Masters in 2004. I remember driving to Jacksonville one afternoon and looking out across the undulating grasses of farmland the words of a poem flitted along my mind. I immediately pulled over and rummaged through the jeep’s glove box to find an old envelope to write on. As pen touched paper, the words magically came.
That evening, I curled up in my writing chair and worked through the poem. As I typed it up, it began transforming. And when I sat back and reread it before determining it ‘done,’ I’d wondered at the mystery of it. Where do these words come from? Do they float out about us in our day to day? If we are consumed in thought or inattentive, are we unable to harness them?

SO SWEET IS THE SUMMER
So sweet is the summer
Feel
But fleeting
Feet tickled by long
Strands drenched
With emerald paints
Little girls
Dancing the fields
A semblance to
Grapes being stomped
Hands grasped tight
By fingers so small
Laughter bubbling, bouncing
As angels stand
Guard
Wanting to be
Like them

So sweet is the summer
Breeze
But fleeting
That nips against
Exposed skin
Young ladies bask
Gleaning rays to bronze
Sensual lengths
In hours that stretch
Without end
Abandonment
In thoughts
Of pungent males
And friends that have known
Touches
Wanting to be
Like them

So sweet is the summer
Time
But fleeting
Mothers lying
With harbored knowledge
Languidly
Chatting that talk
Too small
Hinting at ghosts
Promising
Roses in December
Tipped in variant corals
Like sips stolen of wild wine
By youthful girls
Coveting
Wanting to be
Like them
ELIZABETH MOZLEY PARTRIDGE
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It’s Almost Christmas!

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Christmas is around the corner, but it’s not too late to purchase a #book for the #bibliophile in your life! Available On Amazon #ElizabethMozleyPartridge

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

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In the past, persimmon seeds have accurately forecast winter weather.
Someone break them open, and tell me we will have a Southern snow soon!
~ A spoon = eating snow. A knife means chipping ice.

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My neighbors must roll their eyes and laugh!

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Up early for a walk in light rain & stopping often to jot down quotes for BORN TO SUN. I’m standing here in the road wearing a mask (allergens in the Deep South are deadly) & on my phone. But, clearly I have no choice for once the characters are created, they never stop talking. And, if I don’t pause to write it down, it is gone.

This morning it is the voice of Auntie (Ms. Fomby) who will not be quiet.

“I have walked through life with a wounded heart and it has made what could have been beautiful, miserable.” Ms. Fomby, ‘Auntie’

The setting ✔️ #DauphinIsland

The plot ✔️ #WontTell

The characters ✔️~ The more they talk, the more concrete & real they become. You have to have the main plot down first, otherwise these people take over! And THAT is what makes #writing wonderful.

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DON’T Let Go Of A GOOD THING To Get To THE NEXT THING!

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I am not writing. I am relaxing!
There was a time -when looking upon trees – that I wanted nothing more than to climb to the highest branches, or curl up beneath with a good book. (Part of that was a long time ago.)
I am soaking up every minute I have of these peaceful mornings. Thank goodness for the trees and the birds, and the books.

ElizabethMozley

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