Author: gaia mouse

I am a writer, painter, potter, and photographer. I was drawn to writing late in life due to my professional life as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This led me to an interest in language, social communication, and writing. I believe creativity heals ourselves and our society, and is a way to find an ethical, sustainable future.

Mango Lassi (or smoothie)

1 mango peeled and loosely chopped

3/4 Cup yogurt

1/4 Cup water; if using Greek yogurt, use 1/2 Cup water

grated fresh ginger

pinch of cardamon

pinch of salt

3 ice cubes

optional garnish of a cucumber slice, or sprig of fresh mint

Mix everything but the garnish in a blender until smooth. Season to taste. If you like sweet tastes, add some honey or sugar.

Writing and Awareness

As I work on the craft of writing, I find myself observing people more closely. Here’s one sketch based on a gesture that happened within two seconds.

What Flower Are You? – A Quiz

To score your quiz add up the numbers you pick. Answers are at the bottom of the page.

A. Which would you rather do?

  1. Dance at a disco.
  2. Read a book by a stream.
  3. Shop.

B. What do you consider one of your most prominent traits?

  1. Creative
  2. Persistent
  3. Honest

C. What pisses you off?

  1. People
  2. Ugliness
  3. Hot days

D. What do you do when you are stressed?

  1. Drink
  2. Socialize with friends.
  3. Exercise.

E. What is your favorite trait in your friends?

  1. Kindness
  2. Creativity
  3. Enthusiasm

If you scored a:

  • 6 you are a daisy.
  • 8 you are a rose.
  • 9 you are a cactus flower.
  • 10 you are a dandelion.
  • 13 you are a lily.
  • Any other number, you goofed at your math. Count again!

My Cat Is Cute (acrostic poem)

Marvelous soft fur

Your sharp teeth and

Claws may scratch my skin but whether you

Are running or meowing or sleeping you are

Tabby extraordinaire

Idly mischievous

So

Cute curled

Under the couch

That I don’t care if you claw the furniture

Either.

Pigeons

I’m an urban naturalist. That means that I love my city (Baltimore) and enjoy wandering around looking at its denizens-pigeons, squirrels, sparrows, starlings, seagulls, and the occasional cardinal and junco ( a sparrow size bird with white belly and black head). There is a pigeon roost near me-an abandoned building with concrete bricks that the pigeons adore. Here’s some pictures!