stories – Greenfire Creative, LLC

Purpose of Life

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Bristlecone pine overlooking rocky ledge and hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
What purpose this life?
Dedicated search reveals
Just to be alive.

Cherished Mug

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

small ceramic mug filled with tea; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
hot tea, cherished mug
scented steam brings memories
of far away friends

Nanowrimo Win!

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

2020 Nanowrimo winner’s badge; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Nanowrimo win!
50k before midnight
but Help! I can’t stop…

Thanksgiving Recipes

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Tattered, stained recipes for roast turkey and pumpkin and apple pie; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Much love much labor
memorized in the story
of each fold and tear

Oxford Comma

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Thanksgiving greeting card; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Perfect card from friends
Thanksgiving wishes include
The Oxford comma

Footprints

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Cascade of white cloud puffs in clear blue sky; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Fall morning’s footprints
soft shoe choreography
to my heart’s rhythm

Noticing

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Dense cluster of cattails, water drops clinging to leaves; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
What do you notice?
What we pay attention to
Is what we become

Hand Marvel

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Author’s hand holding pen, resting on paper filled with longhand draft; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Five digits one palm
marvel of engineering
thoughts become story

Fresh Delivery

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 Judy Fort Brenneman signs-of-hope

Pile of books splayed in open cardboard box; text overlaid on image — Small signs of hope in the coming apocalypse:
Fresh delivery from Old Firehouse Books!
As long as there are stories, there is life.
As long as there is life, there are stories.