Danwrites

First off, I hope that you have a great 2020! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I will be writing more frequently this year. I am also finishing a transition in my writing. I have been copy writing for a number of years and enjoyed it but it was never my passion. [ 110 more words ] https://danwrites.ca//oh-sh-its-already-the-middle-of-jan/

Random poetry. Available on Amazon.

The title expresses my feeling about more than 90% of the written communication I receive today. Email and text and crappy, boring flyers. I was speaking with a fellow poet earlier today and that started a bunch of thoughts rolling around in my brain. Here is the first draft of a poem that came from those thoughts and feelings. I think it needs work but as a guy who loves words and poetry and tries to communicate emotions and evoke a response I know it is going somewhere. [ 90 more words ] https://danwrites.ca/2019/10/24/thoughtless-writing/

In the last few decades the speed of society and power of technology has caused millions and millions of people to abandon an important social skill. In this age of ever increasing isolation and loneliness there is one social skill that can build real and meaningful relationships with those we care about. What social skill were many of us taught as children and which we in turn have not taught our children? [ 404 more words ] https://danwrites.ca//are-you-neglecting-this-important-s/

I ashamed of the New England Patriots. I believe that until the investigation into the rape allegations against Antonio Brown are resolved he should not be playing football. I cannot support a team that supports a public figure accused of rape. I am no longer a fan and will trash all my Patriots gear. Shame on the management and owners of the New England Patriots. Money has won out over decency. https://danwrites.ca//15/the-new-england-patriots-lost-a-/

It's a great day to make someone smile!

Hey, I hope all is well. Here it is July 3rd already. As many of you know I love greeting cards. I missed getting the June dates out and apologize for that. Here are a number of reasons to send a greeting card in July. Standard reasons to send a greeting card in July:BirthdaysAnniversariesWeddingsNew houseNew baby [ 849 more words ] https://danwrites.ca//mark-your-calendars-with-these-dates/

My musings this week lead me to write my first Christmas poem. The ending is a little week and the poem is still a work in progress. I hope you enjoy it and I welcome your feedback. Cheers, Dan 'Twas the month before Christmas Grammas and grandpas, uncles and aunts were planning with glee Christmas gifts for under the tree [ 176 more words ] https://danwrites.ca///07/twas-the-month-before-christmas/

Random comments on thoughts, ideas, things seen, or things overheard . Anybody who knows me and has read my blog before knows I LOVE Fridays. Happy Friday! Do you ever feel housebound or stuck in an office? How do you deal with that feeling? I work from home so for me the feeling is housebound. Usually when it happens to me I get restless, have trouble focusing and even feel a little anxious. [ 181 more words ] https://danwrites.ca///30/friday-musings-30-november-2018/