March 11 2020
Help! I’m answering interview questions and drawing a blank for this one … Tell us something unique about yourself … I’m too close to myself, and think I’m quite dull in most instances! HA! Have you noticed something unique about me? xoxo
April 12 2020
What a beautiful Easter gift to receive this morning! How did the title come about and how did it come to be that Thomas and Lillian are published authors too? Thank you Marje of Kyrosmagica Publishing for this incredibly thoughtful interview. xoxo
I have lived in Reno, Nevada, USA for the past 14 years, moving here from the Seattle, Washington area in 2006. I spent my first 18 years in Jackson, Mississippi and Houma, Louisiana.
About six years ago, I visited Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe, California. The beauty was quite overwhelming, bringing me to tears. As I drove home, I made several stops along Lake Tahoe, sitting to take it all in. While doing this, poetic words bubbled to the surface of my consciousness. This was the beginning of a six year journey of being inspired by nature with poetic words, then later, inspired by life events.
Here’s that first poem and a few photos from Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Earth Dance
As the sun’s rays dance upon you like stars twinkling in the night sky, so …… Follow the link below to read further …
Author Interview: Camilla Downs #Poet #Writer #WordsofAlchemy #Nature #Inspirational #Family
**THROWBACK POST**
May 29 2015:
Lillian n Camilla May 2015 Date Day – Part 1 … To the store for nacho ingredients. Then outdoor dining of said yummy nachos. So good!!!
Lillian n Camilla May 2015 Date Day – Part 2 … An after dinner walk, then home for reading together, a dance party, and a movie about birds.
Lillian n Camilla May 2015 Date Day – Part 3 ….. Dessert!!! Chocolate sprinkles donut for Lillian and mini cheesecake for me. That cheesecake was pure taste bud heaven!!! YUM!!
Lillian n Camilla May 2015 Date Day – Part 4 … Fun at my favorite park – Virginia Foothills Park!! As close as I can get to giving this girl a kiss! xoxo
April 14 2020
April 12 2020
Here’s to a lovely day!
I just received this photo from The Romano Duo and it hit me with all the feels, causing my eyes to pool with liquid joy, love, laughter, and sadness … all at the same time. (Do you see Team TLC’s photos? HA! They are so fun!)
We are so happy we got to see them in person yesterday, as we stood on the 2nd floor patio, and they stayed down below outside the front door. That was fun and wonderful! (They brought chairs and sat down in the shade. Ha!)
I am incredibly thankful to be healthy, to have food, a beautiful place to live, that Thomas, Lillian and I are together, and that we share this life together.
For many years I have written morning pages/ journal writing, and for the past month I have been closing with 3 things for which I am grateful. It’s a powerful practice if anyone would like to try it. Don’t just list what you’re grateful for, expand on it with why you are grateful. You just may feel your shoulders relax, your jaw unclench, and feel a tad bit lighter afterwards. Sending oceans of love to all … xoxo
April 6 2020
What 5 words best describe my writing style and what’s the scariest thing I’ve ever done? Thank you to Clare for this thoughtful interview on her book blog …
“Delightful! Do you write for yourself or for a particular audience?
To date, I have always written for myself. Writing is how I process and experience life. The feedback received when sharing what I write is what encouraged me to pursue publishing the content.
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
Making the decision fourteen years ago to leave my marriage, becoming a single parent to two children; 1 year old and 5 years old at the time. I had no idea how … Follow the link below to read further …”
**THROWBACK POST**
May 29 2015:
When I got in the car to pick up Thomas from school, I caught a glimpse of the book he’s reading. HA!! He cracks me up!
April 11 2020
The Romano Duo came for a visit! YAY!!! ♥️♥️♥️ They were delivering a ton of Lillian’s foods my mom still had at her place. They stayed downstairs just outside the front door and we sat on the patio upstairs. It was great fun to chat with them!
February 22 2020
8 years in the making …. Team TLC – Thomas, Lillian, Camilla … 3 family members …. 4 published books …. There are more to come. However, I need to take this year to press the reset button, for my physical health and for the emotional health of Thomas and Lillian. We’ve drifted from the Team in our Team TLC; which I know will happen as they get older. Yet, I’ve let vital areas slip by the wayside over the past 4 or 5 years, especially this last year.
One major struggle is about to end for us. Once that gift is showered upon us, the rebuilding of Team TLC begins. Of course it will look and feel different than when Thomas and Lillian were younger, and that’s the beauty of it, tempered with the longing of the way it used to be.
I get the feeling the next book will be authored by all three of us. We shall see. I never really know until I become focused on the book’s creation. xoxo
There were days
She could see no reason to continue
There were days
Shrouded in darkness and despair
There were days
Bubbling with joy and love
There were days
She knew the reason to continue
These were the days
The 18,250 days of riding the wheels of her life.
April 10 2020:
Creating more mini poems and messages to hide in Words of Alchemy. Tedious Yet, there’s nothing like the feeling when phrases come together for a perfect fit. 🖤
April 7 2020
Thank you to Lynne for this lovely review of Words of Alchemy …
Just finished reading this review. Now I have liquid gratitude leaking down my cheeks. To say I am deeply grateful, does not do justice to how thankful I am for this lovely person taking the time read my book and write such a beautiful review. Thank you, Lynne!
“This book is filled with inspiring, heartfelt, warm, consoling, touching and thought provoking poetry which will warm you to the core!
I honestly think this book of poetry would be an amazing self help book with a ….