In this post, I teach you how to manifest a new love or deepen your connection with poetry and romance. It worked for me!Poetries in the wind speaks of my personal creative process. I since rewrote this poem into a masterpiece.
Well, we have 9 cats in the family, they are not all Lizzie’s but Lizzie Barbie is an excellent cat parent.
Let us discuss because it is really a lot. One of our cats needs help.
In our home, creativity and compassion are everyday life elements. The air is often filled with the scent of syrup on pancakes, the soft scratch of a pen drafting a new poem, or the gentle hum of a camera as my oldest daughter, Lizzie, creates content for her YouTube channel. My younger daughters, Lizzie, Lilli and Vivi, are artists in their own right, their mediums ranging from crayons to kindness. It was their immense, boundless love for animals that gently nudged our family’s heart open, one stray at a time, until we became a sanctuary for nine feline souls.
We are a family sustained by art and Love, and our home is a testament to that. It’s a vibrant, sometimes chaotic, but always loving whirlwind of creativity and purrs. These nine cats aren’t just pets; they are our muses, our quiet companions during late-night writing sessions, and the living proof of my children’s belief that every creature deserves a chance.
But love, unfortunately, doesn’t pay the vet bills.
While we wouldn’t trade our full house for anything, the reality of providing for nine cats is a constant and heavy responsibility. And now, that responsibility has taken on a new urgency. One of our sweetest rescues, a cat we named Eclipse, needs more help than we can give on our own.
Eclipse has always been a gentle spirit, but lately, we’ve watched her struggle. She battles frequent, stubborn infections in her lip and on her paws. After research and anxious consultation with online vet resources, our greatest fear has crystallized: we believe Eclipse may have FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).
For those who don’t know, FIV is a slow-acting virus that compromises a cat’s immune system. It’s not a death sentence, far from it. Cats with FIV can live long, happy, and full lives. But they require proactive veterinary care to stay healthy and manage secondary infections, exactly like the ones Eclipse keeps suffering from.
The first and most critical step is a simple blood test. But for our family, the cost of that test, followed by the essential care she will need, feels like an insurmountable mountain.
We have reached a point where our love and our will are not enough. We need the support of our community, of fellow artists, animal lovers, and anyone who believes in the power of a second chance.
We have started a fundraiser with a goal of $800. This isn’t an arbitrary number. It is a carefully considered sum that will allow us to provide Eclipse with the complete care she deserves:
The FIV/FeLV Combo Test: To finally get a diagnosis and know what we are fighting.
Core Vaccinations: To protect her, especially if her immune system is vulnerable.
Spay Surgery: A non-negotiable part of responsible pet ownership that is crucial for her long-term health.
A Buffer for Medications: To immediately treat the infections in her lip and paws and any other initial needs.
This goal represents a full, healthy foundation for Eclipse. It’s not just a test; it’s a pathway to a comfortable life.
We are not a formal rescue organization. We are just a family: a poetess and her beloved, a YouTuber, young artists, and a house full of cats, who said “yes” too many times to a creature in need. And we don’t regret it for a second.
Now, we are asking you to help us write the next, hopeful chapter in Eclipse’s story.
If you have ever been moved by a piece of art, found comfort in a purring cat, or believed that small acts of kindness can change a world, we are asking you to please consider supporting our campaign.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate: Every single contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to that vet appointment.
Share: You may not be able to give financially, but you have a network. Share this blog post or our fundraiser link on your social media, with your friends, or in your community groups. Awareness is a powerful form of help.
Send Good Thoughts: Your encouragement and shared hope mean the world to us.
From the bottom of our creative, cat-filled hearts, thank you for taking the time to read our story. Thank you for caring about a cat you’ve never met. And thank you for being a part of ensuring that Eclipse can live a long, healthy, and loved life under our care.
Poem: Once there was a pumpkin bright, Glowing softly through the night, But one dark eve, his light went poof! And shadows danced upon the roof.
He searched for spark through autumn air, Through crunchy leaves and children’s stares, Till one kind witch with silver thread, Sewed moonlight right into his head!
Now, every Halloween he beams, Lighting up the children’s dreams.
Story: Jack, the pumpkin, felt sad when his candle blew out on Halloween night. He thought he’d never glow again—until a kind witch shared a bit of moonlight magic. Now, Jack glows brighter than ever, guiding trick-or-treaters safely home.
The Witch Who Loved Halloween
In the town of Plum Pudding lived a witch named Wanda. Now, Wanda wasn’t the green-skinned, cackling kind of witch you read about in old books. Wanda was a real witch, which meant she had a pointy purple hat, a broomstick that sometimes needed a jump-start, and a very fluffy black cat named Midnight.
Every year, Wanda looked forward to one night more than any other: Halloween.
Wanda loved the spooky decorations, the crisp autumn air, and especially the children. But most of all, she loved the magic of the night. You see, on Halloween, the veil between the ordinary world and the magical world is thin, and Wanda felt the magic humming like a happy beehive.
This year, Wanda had a big problem. Her cauldron, which she used to make the most delicious, fizzy, rainbow-colored treats for the trick-or-treaters, was broken! It had a tiny, hissing crack right near the bottom.
“Oh, Midnight, what will I do?” Wanda sighed, tapping the cracked cauldron with her wand. “No Rainbow Fizzies this year!”
Midnight, who was busy trying to catch a spider web floating in the air, stopped and looked at Wanda with his big, yellow eyes. He purred a deep, rumbly purr that sounded a little like a suggestion.
Wanda gasped. “You’re right, Midnight! I don’t need a cauldron for all my treats. I just need a little help from the magic of Halloween!”
She grabbed her broomstick, which sputtered twice before zooming into the sky.
Wanda flew over Plum Pudding, watching the children in their costumes. She saw a little astronaut, a brave knight, and a tiny, wobbly pumpkin. Each child was a little spark of Halloween magic!
Wanda landed gently in the middle of the town square, right next to the giant, friendly pumpkin display. She pulled out her wand and pointed it at the biggest, roundest pumpkin.
“Abracadabra, Alakazam!” she whispered, “Let the Halloween magic fill this squash-y friend, and turn it into a treat-making machine!”
Fwoomp!
The pumpkin didn’t turn into a machine, but something even better happened. It began to glow with a warm, orange light. Wanda realized the pumpkin wasn’t a machine, it was a giant mixing bowl!
She quickly gathered her ingredients:
Three spoonfuls of moonbeam dust for sparkle.
A cup of autumn leaf crunch for flavor.
And a pinch of black cat purr for extra luck.
Wanda stirred the mixture with her wand. The pumpkin glowed brighter and brighter until,Pop! it began to shoot out dozens of small, perfect, rainbow-colored candies! They weren’t the fizzy ones, but they were even better: Magical Mood Candies.
When the trick-or-treaters finally reached Wanda, they were amazed. She wasn’t standing at a door; she was standing next to a glowing pumpkin that was spitting out candy!
“Happy Halloween, little ones!” Wanda cried, handing out the treats.
A little girl dressed as a princess took a candy and popped it into her mouth. Suddenly, she felt so happy she started to giggle uncontrollably.
A boy dressed as a pirate took one, and he felt so brave he decided to stop being scared of the dark.
Wanda smiled. She didn’t need a perfect cauldron. The real magic of Halloween wasn’t in her spells or her tools; it was in the joy and imagination of the children.
As the night ended and the moon began to set, Wanda flew back home, Midnight tucked safely in her hat. She looked at her cracked cauldron, and this time, she didn’t sigh. She knew that next year, she wouldn’t even bother to fix it.
She had found a new, much better way to make her Halloween treats: with a little bit of magic, a lot of color, and the help of a happy, glowing pumpkin.
The End
. The Ghost Who Couldn’t Boo
Poem: A tiny ghost named Boo-Boo Blue, Tried so hard to say, “Boo!” But all that came was “peep” and “meep,” The cats would laugh, the bats would weep!
He practiced high, he practiced low, He even scared a scarecrow! Till one dark night, he found his cue— The wind howled, and out came “BOO!”
Now Boo-Boo Blue’s the loudest ghost, The one the pumpkins fear the most!
Story: Little Boo-Boo Blue was the shyest ghost in the graveyard. No matter how hard he tried, his “Boo!” came out as a squeak—until the Halloween wind helped him find his scary voice.
Black cats, black cats, Sugar and spice. Add a little spook To my Halloween night!
Here’s a stunning view of Montezuma Castle National Monument, a remarkable cliff dwelling in Arizona.
What’s So Special About Montezuma Castle?
1. What and Who Built It
Montezuma Castle is not really a castle but a prehistoric five-story, approximately 20-room “apartment complex” built by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture related to the Hohokam, between around AD 1100 and 1425, possibly over three centuries .
The name is a misnomer: early European-American settlers wrongly believed it was tied to the Aztec emperor Montezuma, though it was abandoned over 40 years before his birth .
2. Location and Structure
Carved into a limestone cliff about 90 feet (roughly 80 ft / 24 m) above Beaver Creek, it’s situated just northeast of Camp Verde in the Verde River Valley .
The cliff’s natural alcove shielded the structure, greatly aiding its remarkable preservation .
3. Architectural Innovation
Built using limestone chunks and mud-based mortar, with wooden beams (from local trees like sycamore) and thatch ceilings—walls were ~2 ft thick at the base, narrowing to ~1 ft at the top; doorways were about 5 ft tall, ceilings around 6 ft high .
Located high above the flood-prone valley, it offered safety from Beaver Creek’s seasonal flooding, a clever environmental adaptation .
4. Historical Importance & Protection
Declared one of the first U.S. National Monuments by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 8, 1906, under the Antiquities Act .
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 .
Early visitors once climbed ladders to enter the ruins, but access was halted in 1951 to prevent further damage .
Restoration efforts have taken place since the late 19th century, including in 1897 and the 1930s; more recently, mid-1990s efforts addressed carpenter bee damage. Preservation uses traditional Sinagua-style techniques when possible .
5. Visitor Experience
The monument spans about 860 acres .
A 0.3-mile paved loop trail from the visitor center leads to views of the castle; over 95% of the visible structure is original .
Features include a museum displaying tools, grindstones (metates), bone needles, ornaments, pottery, and artifacts reflecting their craftsmanship and trade networks .
Castle A, another nearby cliff dwelling, is visible from the trail but closed to protect it; it suffered fire damage between 1375–1395 from conflict .
6. Natural and Cultural Legacy
The surrounding area hosts a rich ecosystem, where a survey recorded around 784 species, only 11% non-native including bats, birds, reptiles, mammals, and more .
At least 14 bat species, including endangered ones like the Western Red Bat and Townsend’s Big-eared Bat, inhabit the site. Hummingbird studies are also ongoing .
Montezuma Well: The Water Source Connection
Montezuma Well is a detached unit of the National Monument, located about 11 miles northeast, near Rimrock, Arizona .
It’s a large limestone sinkhole approximately 386 ft across and continuously fed by ~1.5 million gallons of spring water daily, even during droughts; water is highly carbonated and contains arsenic .
The Well supported early irrigation systems used for agriculture from as early as the 8th century, with parts still in use today .
Hosts endemic species, including unique snails, leeches, amphipods, and others, a biodiversity hotspot .
Amazing experience for $10 adult pass. Children enter free.
The children loved it and it was very educational.
I could not resist the urge to decorate a notebook page! I created this on Canva with the help of my daughter, Lilli. Lilli assured me she was more willing to write on the decorated notebook page than a normal one.
My goal is to make my kids’ learning interesting and fun so I do not have to force them to learn. My goal is to inspire them to be lifelong learners.
I have a friend who was really big into journaling for a while (she eventually donated all her journaling materials to a hospital or something like that for the patients). Her trick was making her journals appealing and cute. She put a lot of effort into the design and look of her journal, paying close attention to the colors, matching them to the season, adding stickers, and more.
8 Adventurous Journaling Prompts for Kids
The Hidden Treasure Map
You find an old treasure map in a dusty chest.
Where does the map lead, and what challenges do you face along the way?
What treasure do you discover, and how do you use it?
The Secret Tunnel
You stumble upon a hidden tunnel in your backyard.
Where does it lead, and what surprises are waiting for you at the end?
Do you bring anyone along, or is this a solo adventure?
A Ride on a Dragon
Imagine you befriend a dragon who invites you to explore the world from the skies.
Where do you fly, and what do you see?
What special mission does the dragon need your help with?
The Magical Backpack
Your backpack turns magical and can take you to any place in the world when you open it.
Where is the first place you go, and what happens when you arrive?
What special item do you bring back with you?
The Island of Mysteries
You’re shipwrecked on a mysterious island with strange plants, animals, and secrets.
How do you survive and explore?
What’s the biggest mystery you solve before leaving?
The Time-Traveler’s Watch
You find a watch that lets you travel to any time in history or the future.
Where do you go first, and what do you learn?
Who do you meet, and how do you change their story?
The Magic Forest
While walking in the woods, you discover a forest where trees talk and animals have magical powers.
What adventure do you go on, and who becomes your new friend?
What does the forest teach you before you leave?
The Underground Kingdom
A sinkhole opens up near your home, revealing a hidden kingdom underground.
What kind of people or creatures live there?
How do you help them solve a big problem and return safely?
Trigger Alert! Use discretion with this material and do not present it to little children. It speaks of the widespread use of fur by European royals. This information might be suited for older children or teenagers.
What are ermines
An ermine is a type of weasel that has a brownish coat and in the winter their coat turns white, they are super cute, and we found them looking at art. Da Vinci painted this really great painting of a lady with an ermine. The picture suggests that ermines were pets as well.
My kids and I spent hours making paper doll last night with historical fashion inspiration. Historical fashion is a beloved topic to me, and I have been learning about this for 2 decades and drawing paper dolls since I was a kid.
AI art’s making historical fashion research harder. So, I will be working on growing my collection of images from the web on Pinterest. In the future, when we do not know what is real anymore, this collection will be more beneficial to me.
Clase semanal interactiva | – Todos los niveles bienvenidos | – Siempre gratis
Únete a un espacio relajado y amigable para practicar inglés conversacional real de Estados Unidos, ¡el que se usa todos los días! Esta clase semanal está diseñada para ayudarte a:
– Entrenar el oído para entender el inglés natural
-️ Mejorar tu forma de hablar con conversaciones guiadas y divertidas
– Conectarte con otras personas en un ambiente cálido y acogedor
– Aprender expresiones y vocabulario útil que podrás usar en tu vida diaria
Hablaremos sobre la vida diaria, temas divertidos, emociones, cultura… como lo hacen los amigos. No es una clase de gramática: es una clase para ganar confianza, fluidez y comunicación real. ✨
Impartida por una poeta y amante de los idiomas que hace que aprender sea divertido y con alma.
I have designed these materials so they can also be used by English speakers learning Spanish. Let me know if these are of help or what materials are needed in your case. These are from my new class as a ESL tutor and I will continue to share them.
🎉 Clase de inglés: Conversando con amigos 🎉
🗓 Todos los domingos | 🕔 5:00 PM hora de Arizona 📍 En vivo por zoom | 💬 ¡Siempre gratis!
¿Te gustaría hablar inglés como lo hacen los amigos en la vida real? Esta clase es para ti. 🧡
En un ambiente relajado y divertido, vamos a practicar inglés conversacional real, el que se usa todos los días en Estados Unidos. Aquí no se trata de memorizar reglas gramaticales, sino de conectar, comunicar y ganar confianza al hablar.
🔹 ¿Qué haremos en clase? ✅ Escucharás y entenderás inglés natural ✅ Hablarás en conversaciones guiadas y espontáneas ✅ Aprenderás expresiones útiles y vocabulario real ✅ Compartiremos historias, cultura, emociones y risas ✅ Conocerás personas de todo el mundo que también quieren mejorar su inglés
✨ La clase es impartida por una poeta y amante de los idiomas que convierte el aprendizaje en una experiencia creativa y con corazón.
👥 Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No importa si sabes poco o mucho inglés — aquí todos aprendemos juntos.
¡Únete y comienza a hablar como un verdadero amigo! 💬🌟
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