Inspired by a conversation with a 17 year old student who said to me today, "It feels like the world is coming to an end." It broke my heart that he is afraid of what's happening. I told him that he will tell stories of this time of his life,…
One house on the street caught fire, the family ran from the home, grabbing what possessions they may. As they waited for help to come, the father grabbed a hose and frantically tried to save what was his. His neighbors came outside, watching in horror, thinking not of his family,…
I’m exhausted after watching the protest, weary of the conflict, confused by the acts of violence. I watch what’s happening and search the skies for understanding. It’s as if we were just emerging from one storm, only to find ourselves in yet, another. It would be nice to have blue skies…
The things that won't let me sleep, I found myself writing a speech for Donald Trump at 4am this morning, the things I wish he would say, the actions I wish he would take. Then I wished my mom was alive, because I think maybe, just maybe he would listen…
Oh the Ukulele is so much fun to play I like to play it every day It’s cute and it makes a really fun sound When I play it, it’s impossible to frown. To be sure if you’re feeling sad or blue Playing the Ukulele is the thing to do…
The Adventures Of Basura continue ~ she is currently on my lap, the sound of her purring is similar to the night waves upon the shore. Stay safe ~ find your thing and do it. #girlwithguitar #CreateArtForEarth #CatsRCool My Cat and Me and The Birds ~ A Short Poem by…
People are protesting, demanding justice for the death of George Floyd, it feels as his murder was the match that lit the fuse. The Powder Keg ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/30/2020 There was a keg made out of wood Made to hold only the world’s good But somehow, somewhere deep…
I love to write, I'm learning to draw ~ trying not to pay too much attention to the chaos ~ so I wrote a little something and drew a little thing: #girlwithguitar #girllearningtodraw #createartforearth #staysafe #peace I wish I were An Elephant ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/29/2020 I don’t know…
This morning, the first thing that Sofia said to me, “This is so very sad.” Just having woken up, I asked her what she was referring to, she replied, “George Floyd.” She is from Portugal, spent 12 years in Dubai, has travelled the world, and seen more than the average…
This is in response to what happened to George Floyd, may he rest in peace. The story is in the link, the poem is about my friendly UPS Delivery man ~ how I felt when I saw him today. (My country is depressing the hell out of me ~ people…