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Sharry Miller

Valdez, Alaska

I'm a creative soul living life in Alaska.

Interests: I love trying new things and have played with fiber arts, quilting, fused glass, stained glass, lampworking, and a variety of other art forms. I'm also a budding adult athlete (after a childhood of inactivity) and indulge in bicycling, triathlon, hiking, skiing, and occaisonal attempts at running. I also enjoy reading nearly anything and writing about my experiences (hence this blog).

Recent Activity

Poetry - Maybe

I think I could learn to enjoy poetry if I could always hear it read by its authors. I had the pleasure to hear the featured guest writer for this year’s Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference, Naomi Shihab Nye read a selection of her poetry, short nonfiction essays, and fiction. This... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Sharry Miller

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Thanks, Wendy. You have a fabulous trip, too. Try not to get too sunburned.

Commented 7 days ago on Traveling Earrings at Sharry Miller

Traveling Earrings

It must be time for me to go on an adventure – I’ve put on my traveling earrings. When I don’t want to be bothered with keeping track of earrings that match my outfits, or don’t want to have to worry about losing special ones, I put in my traveling... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Sharry Miller

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Thanks, Dave. I don't know - perhaps he was just saving his sanity and sense of self-worth. It's a tough situation.

Commented Jun 10, 2013 on Visual Dare - Opulence at Sharry Miller

Thanks, Rosalind. Your interpretation is just right.

Commented Jun 8, 2013 on Visual Dare - Opulence at Sharry Miller

I love how much you read into such a short story, and usually what I'm trying to show. Thanks, Angela!

Commented Jun 8, 2013 on Visual Dare - Opulence at Sharry Miller

Finally, Spring

The first week of June is nearly over, and spring has finally arrived in Valdez. The snow in my yard is mostly under six inches deep, and the rhubarb I planted in a big tub is up and growing well. When the sun shine, temperatures reach 60 degrees, although they're... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Thanks, Jo-Anne. My daughter is reading the Harry Potter books now, and I had a hard time reisting her urging to write something fit that style.

Commented Jun 7, 2013 on Visual Dare - Opulence at Sharry Miller

Visual Dare - Opulence

Brothers The Wilmington School for Boys had been run by the eldest son of each generation for two hundred years. Robert Wilmington could feel the presence of those headmasters looming over him as plainly as he could see their cast bronze busts perched high over the worn opulence of the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Body Success

Sorry, but I find myself posting once again on success. The first time, way back in February, I asked you to explore with me various definitions of success. I count that post as one of my most successful simply because it seemed to have engaged you as readers. This past... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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It was definitely a level of work and commitment I wouldn't be willing to put into such a venture. I like being able to take a vacation...or two...or three every year. I love reading about other people doing such crazy things, though.

Commented May 31, 2013 on Satisfaction, Not Success at Sharry Miller

Satisfaction, Not Success

Oh, dear – I see that I have been badly neglecting my blog this past week. I’m afraid my attention has been elsewhere with the onset of sunny weather and a shopping trip to Anchorage over the long Memorial Day weekend. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like life is going to... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Thanks, Mandy.

Commented May 28, 2013 on Visual Dare - Diverge at Sharry Miller

Thanks, McGuffy Ann!

Commented May 28, 2013 on Five Sentence Fiction - Charmed at Sharry Miller

Thank you, Jo-Anne.

Commented May 28, 2013 on Five Sentence Fiction - Charmed at Sharry Miller

Too true, Wendy. I wasn't trying to imply that we should say yes to every request that comes our way, but that we should embrace opportunities to expand our horizons and get out of our boxes. I'm totally with you on saying no to committments you don't really want to or have time to make.

Commented May 24, 2013 on Say Yes at Sharry Miller

Of course. Let's get together after work one day next week.

Commented May 24, 2013 on Miracle Bicycle Adjustment at Sharry Miller

Five Sentence Fiction - Charmed

He bowed low in front of her, and asked, “May I have this dance?” She gazed up at him, confusion clouding her eyes as she looked at this handsome stranger whose white curls contrasted with his navy blue suit and whose bright turquoise tie perfectly complemented his brilliant smile. After... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Wow, what a compliment, Rambly. Thank you. It is entirely fiction, and I certainly hope it doesn't inadvertently echo reality anywhere or any time.

Commented May 24, 2013 on Visual Dare - Diverge at Sharry Miller

Thank you, Angela. As always, you're great for my ego.

Commented May 23, 2013 on Visual Dare - Diverge at Sharry Miller

Visual Dare - Diverge

Losing Battle Amish dead had been buried in the cemetery for 150 years, intending to spend eternity on a sun-dappled hillside. Their descendants kept the small mounds immaculate, adorned by man with simple wooden markers and by God with spring violets and vibrant autumnal maple leaves. Tears dampened the beards... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Bluebird Day for Sailing

I was in my studio happily sketching away on a new plate design, waiting to assist the kiln in doing it's thing, and planning a 30-mile bike ride for the afternoon when the phone rang. All plans flew out the window with the arrival of an invitation to go sailing... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2013 at Sharry Miller

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Nothing at all, Bjorn, although I did prefer the macaws to flamingoes. Just seemed like they'd be able to play nicer with the local bird population. And I did go for tropical flowers rather than carnivorous plants. (S)he's a witch of varied tastes.

Commented May 20, 2013 on Visual Dare - Climbing at Sharry Miller

Thanks, McGuffy Ann Morris. Me, too!

Commented May 19, 2013 on Five Sentence Fiction - Accident at Sharry Miller

Thanks, Lizzie. I have a feeling she'll make it, too, but who knows what will happen along the way.

Commented May 19, 2013 on Five Sentence Fiction - Accident at Sharry Miller

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