17Sep 2026 Linda Imbler

CrossRoads

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When Saturday night bands seeded the air with song, and the groovy people gathered to rap, to trip the light fantastic, The CrossRoads brought dreams into the light, beyond strobes.... Read More
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Wherever two or more are gathered together… – mh clay

14Apr 2026 Linda Imbler

Channeling Papa

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The sun is looking low in the sky, from this point on the horizon, sailboats flying prone. There are people dancing at the Sunset Celebration in Mallory Square. I guess... Read More
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Nobody did it better! – mh clay

4Apr 2026 Linda Imbler

Little Bit

Little Bit loved her Daddy, Virginia Slims, her long-distance boyfriend, Chal, her tub full of lip gloss, always liberally applied, and eye makeup to make her eyes look as big as chestnuts. Add glasses, and the chestnuts became crab apples. Like Elly May Clampett, she never met an animal she... Read More
14Jul 2025 Linda Imbler

Late Again

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I always downplay the importance of the final destination while walking out the door. But, if the risks are small and the end result will not be too bad, I... Read More
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Like the wizard, arrive precisely when you mean to. – mh clay

15Oct 2024 Linda Imbler

The Upside Of Crazy

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When I was full-on crazy, I thought angels transplanted barbs for feathers within their wings. I went to therapy to understand the darkness preceding my sanity’s curfew. I’m still crazy... Read More
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The best way to handle your crazy (less messy, too). – mh clay

15Feb 2024 Linda Imbler

No More Reversions Into Fear

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Multi-toned families of Earth, those who face significant challenges by compressing anxiety, heroes of a century sharing the burden and the load of determination, Having sufficient means to possess real... Read More
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Longing for this. Is it here? Is it now? – mh clay

31May 2023 Linda Imbler

Beggars and Barking Dogs

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An astonishing amount of pavement, far too large to be discreet. A collapse of order, a rupture. The circumstances out of which sometimes come almost no solution for the tightly... Read More
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Through our rises and our falls, we seek that thing to define us all. – mh clay

11Jul 2022 Linda Imbler

The Turtle Lies On His Back

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Fire put together what grew, whispers pierced eardrums with their screech, and angels spoke from under muddy fields. Dark days inspired. Grace’s power soured in the cup. Everyone wept, but... Read More
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Given recent events, we’re screaming, too. – mh clay

22Dec 2021 Linda Imbler

Bells and Berries

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Within the Nativity Bloomed cactus and rose, don fancy Yule clothes Joseph, Mary, Jesus Piled yule log blocks, a bright Christmas box Adoration, Celebration, Decoration Greeting cards and cakes, sweet... Read More
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Noel? Yes, El! – mh clay

15Jul 2021 Linda Imbler

Silver Screen Shots

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That sad day when she had no will of her own. A birthday cake pop-up, but wearing a mask, wearing a TRUE mask, troubled in a bikini. Try screaming louder.... Read More
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Exeunt icons. Arrive eulogies. – mh clay