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    Dickinson, Abstract Mojo & Staying Curious & Inspired in 2020

    by Deborah Bass Published: January 8, 2021

    Popular words to describe the year 2020 are all doomsday-like, as we’d expect. A Thesaurus.com poll resulted in these winning words to describe the year:

    Unprecedented. Apocalyptic. Pandemic.  Entanglement. Hellacious.

    How about omnishamble?

    It’s a British slang so popular, it was once a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com. The term means “a situation, especially in politics, in which poor judgment results in disorder or chaos with potentially disastrous consequences.”

    Yes. The dread and chaos of 2020 is a world-wide phenomenon, which enhances its apocalyptic flavor. We can accuse no one of melodrama.

    I’ve had my fair share of depressing days. That’s hard for me to admit. I usually revel in finding the light, no matter how low its luster. I chose not to blog as frequently for fear of spreading my gloom. Spry Sparrow’s primary purpose is to inspire.

    And inspiring it shall be, dagnabbit!

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    Christmas Day Make-Ahead Almond French Toast

    by Deborah Bass Published: December 20, 2020

    Christmas Day is just days away and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my favorite Christmas …

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    Thanksgiving Traditions & Hugs Instead of Tugs

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 18, 2020

    It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just days away. I’ve been so busy……doing what? During this …

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    Bodega Bay Getaway, Miss Gulch, and the Rebel Trailblazers

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 1, 2020

    There’s something tribal about crashing ocean waves that soothes my soul, ignites my creativity, and resets my …

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    Lucky Bluebird: The Power of Believing

    by Deborah Bass Published: October 2, 2020

    Yesterday, walking to the mailbox, a blue bird darted from the flower bushes flying past so close, …

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    Gratitude is the Fairest Blossom

    by Deborah Bass Published: September 9, 2020

    I’ve been in a funk lately. Our pandemic, surreal world is unrecognizable. It’s like a bad movie, …

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    Second Look—Save the Tomato: A Movement in the Making

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 30, 2020

    Don’t “hold” the tomato, “save” the tomato—save food instead of wasting it with a single word change.

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    How to Set Your Childhood Monsters Free

    The art of making your soul grow
    by Deborah Bass Published: July 31, 2020

    I’m waist high into writing an emotional piece that manifests daily into a throat-clenching lump in my …

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    Cathy’s Fresh Peach Cobbler

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 24, 2020

    One of my favorite desserts is Cathy’s Fresh Peach Cobbler. Homegrown, fresh summer peaches topped with a …

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    9 Positive Things I’ve Experienced During the Pandemic

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 17, 2020

    I’m reluctant to suggest there are positive outcomes during a global pandemic. My heart shutters for those …

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    Where I Buy Fabulous Clothes Online

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 3, 2020

    Fashion is art and you are the canvas.” — Velvet Paper Original post July 3, 2020. Updated …

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    Mimosa Trees, Backyard Bugs & Contemplating the Circle of Life

    by Deborah Bass Published: June 26, 2020

    The earth laughs in flowers. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON, American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet The earth may …

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    My favorite quote

    by Deborah Bass Published: June 5, 2020

     

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    My Favorite Healthy Decaf Coffee

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 22, 2020

    I finally found the perfect healthy decaf coffee. My quest stemmed from a health perspective more than …

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    Learning to Watercolor Paint During Shelter-in-Place

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 8, 2020

    Sometimes, an outside source, however grave, can topple our routines and drive us to inspiration. Mary Shelley …

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If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.

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What would you write if you weren't afraid? — Mary Karr, acclaimed author, poet, and memoirist

About Me

About Me

Hey, there. I'm Deborah~

Writer. Miner of meaning. Beautiful things seeker. I write about whatever sparks inspiration or makes my solar plexus twirl—travel, art, urban expeditions, and tougher topics like grief and dark history. I don’t flinch from the hard stuff. Mostly, I love to open hearts and ignite emotion.

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One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it."

—Clarissa Pinkola Este´s

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Deborah Bass
  • Home
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  • Travel
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