Denise E Lindquist
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I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.
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Writing A Poem Or Rhyme Or Two Or Three Every Day For 28 Or 29 Days, Depending On The Year.
My grandson asked that I write him some rap songs. Okay, I said, not having any idea just what I was agreeing to. When I handed him one of the songs, he said, "Grandma, it is too long, no one will listen to a rap song for 10 minutes! You don't rhyme enough either! Do you have a beat?" I said, okay, I can cut it down to what 3 minutes? I will put more rhyme in it. I have a hand drum I made, a rain stick and a rattle, is that enough? The musical instruments I mentioned wasn't what he meant!
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Poets
Substance Use and Native Americans
Putting that title on the unsplash when looking for a photo, five pictures of African American people came up and this picture. What do any of them have to do with Substance Use I asked myself. The above photo is a Native American male in full regalia. Appears to be dancing. He has a significant amount of eagle feathers. Stars and Stripes, he was in the service. Medicine wheel colors. Teepees. He is an elder. There is a cross. It can mean a Christian cross and it can be the symbol for the cross that was here before Christianity. Others may notice other things too. I do not see substance use and at most powwows substance use is not allowed. You can be asked to leave.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
Meditation And Guided Imagery
First put on some new age music. It is music, usually without words or loud sounds or without many differing loud rhythms. This description and similar have been around for awhile "organic form rooted in the synthesis of many different music traditions, typically blending different European, Asian, African and Latin American forms into a unique style." I discovered New Age music in the 70's, even though it was around a long time before that. Someone on Wikipedia says: "New Age music is intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management... "
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Longevity
Is It An Eating Disorder?
I was young when I thought I was fat. I am not sure what age. My mother was a pill person and thought there was a pill for everything. She took vitamin V(valium) when they first came out and were popular. That is until they were deemed an addictive substance. She took diet pills when she was pregnant with the two siblings just younger than me. She told me her doctor didn't want her gaining too much weight, like when she was pregnant with her first child. Me.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
The Rub In This Trip
I have driven through Nashville. I always thought I would go back and attend some music events. I thought I may go there with my husband, who listens to primarily old country. He is not much of a fan of new country. So, I am not really sure that he will like Nashville. Well, that is not true. Maybe I am trying to make excuses for not going with him before now. Or even not going with him now. He would probably love it and that is the rub!! Will this be rubbing him the wrong way. I spoke with him and he did not seem to care one way or the other. Is it because we have no definite plans yet? Is it that he really doesn't care and would not want to spend money going to Nashville. He tells me he is content staying home and doing the things he does here. If we had lots of money, he wouldn't mind going to Hawaii once.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Humans
A No Fear Relationship
Stephanie calls back after checking the movie times and what is showing and says, “Okay, well, I think I picked the perfect movie for both of us but it just started, so the next one isn’t for two and a half hours and that would make for a late night. Want to just skip it?” Nothing else? “Not really” she says. No, let’s just go. I’ll take a nap before we go. I’m tired now. Is this lying getting to be a habit with Stephanie now I think to myself? What am I afraid of. We probably need to have a talk about my fear and hers. So, then our relationship will be built on no fear! Yes, good luck with that I think. It won’t hurt to give it a try. I want to be in a relationship that is built on honesty and truth. Yes, I know it is important for us to get there. I think she will agree.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Fiction
