work – Colleen Keller Breuning

Too Good to Be True

The post reflects on the beauty of a romantic relationship, expressed through a sonnet about love’s uplifting experiences. Colleen shares her busy August and her plans for hosting a Daily Writing Challenge, while also wishing readers a happy Labor Day weekend amidst personal activities and reflections on life’s unpredictability.

Wing and a Prayer

This week, Colleen reflects on challenges faced during January while balancing work and self-care, incorporating personal poetry and the phrase “two wrongs don’t make a right.”

Sonnet for the Coffee Lovers

The blog post describes the writer’s excitement and preparations for spending time with her loved ones. She shares her enjoyment in being a night owl and the necessity of a cup of coffee in the morning to start her day. She anticipates a fun-filled time with her little ones, stocked with various activities. The sonnet included in the post celebrates the joy of the first morning cup of coffee.

The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind I crawl out of bedincessant alarm blaringat the break of dawn Hours grind by slowlyhunched over the computerendless to-do list I’m working to liveor am I living to workretirement evades Taking my chancesmy feet moving with purposebut I’m getting tired Driving in the darklosing myself in musicmy evening commute Now I seeContinue reading “The Daily Grind”

Productivity

Productivity Monday mornings come with a tinge of blues.I rise at dawn and punch the clock for years,Achieving all my goals, paying my dues…Blazing the trail with my blood, sweat and tears. A hamster wheel of productivity,Pangs of guilt for every wasted minute,Breeding anger and negativity….You can’t see the damage while you’re in it. AContinue reading “Productivity”

Golden Parachutes

Golden Parachutes On Monday mornings I wake up with dread.My heart is pounding, gut heavy with rocks,Exploding pressure cooker in my head…Bracing for chaos as I punch the clock. Mountains of emails and telephone calls,Dealing with problems and bad attitudes.I’m losing all patience, hitting the wall…I’d like just one moment of solitude. The week isContinue reading “Golden Parachutes”