Jim Sponseller

Rekindling an Old Flame (blacksmithing)

Coal burning bright in fire pot for blacksmithing

Yes, I am rekindling an old flame, quite literally. Many years ago I had the space to delve into this creative hobby, artistic blacksmithing, but you know how life goes, I had to move, then life happened. Finally, after 10 years, I once again have a space I can smith. For that long period, IContinue reading “Rekindling an Old Flame (blacksmithing)”

Piture of the Day: Toadstool

Toadstool in the grass looks like a hut in the jungle

This light tan toadstool growing within the verdant grass makes me think of a hut built deep within the jungle. That makes my mind work on all kind of questions. Who would live in it? What would they be like? How do they survive? Then I get an urge to start building a story toContinue reading “Piture of the Day: Toadstool”

Flowered Imagination (poem)

Colorful flower draw with mediaBang paint

Colorful creation, brought forth from my mind, Flowered imagination or something of the kind… Soothing and relaxing, to make this simple art, Something made from nothing, enlightening my heart… To make is more rewarding than anything destroyed, Even more fulfilling when by others they’re enjoyed. I am by no means a talented artist, just aContinue reading “Flowered Imagination (poem)”

A Joyous Day (story)

The wave receeded, rushing back to rejoin the clear blue water on this side of the reef. Tom watched it flow, listened to the gentle sounds of the next wave preparing to replace it. The relaxing cadence sending him into a trancelike state. It was late evening, the sun hanging low above the horizon. TheContinue reading “A Joyous Day (story)”