The Language of the Horse Tail
September 20, 2025
In my new writing spot in my friend’s cabin in the mountains of Overgaard, I have a clear view of my horse in his stall.
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A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests
From the Page to the Stage: Judging the VA Creative Arts Competition
September 5, 2025
What makes a good story or poem? For me, it’s something that can move you emotionally and make you think. That’s why I was so
The Winning Bet: A Book Festival in Show Low
August 15, 2025
On a clear day in August, I found myself in Show Low, Arizona. My original plan to go horseback riding fell through, but as I
Is it Real or is it Rattlesnake? The Case of the Bahamian Hoax!
July 31, 2025
Remember those old commercials, “Is it live or is it Memorex?” Or perhaps the early days of Photoshop, when images could be so easily manipulated?
Jaws at 50: My Real-Life Encounters with Sharks (and a Mechanical One!)
July 25, 2025
One of the recent movie ads announced the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws. Wow! I guess it really has been 50 years. I remember
If Only Horses Could Talk: Adventures with My Trailblazing Poncho
July 18, 2025
A couple of years ago, I had the good fortune to buy a real trail horse, Poncho. By “real trail horse,” I mean a horse