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July 13, 2025

🌿 What’s Stirring at the Willow? What Would You Change About Modern Society?

“Change doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers beneath the willow.” By Michelle Allen | echoesofthewillow.com Every now and then, I find myself staring at the headlines, scrolling past comment sections, overhearing hurried conversations in the grocery aisle—and I wonder: ✨ Is this really the world we were meant to build? Sometimes I sit back and Continue reading

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July 13, 2025

🌿 Whispering Willow Presents: 31 Days of Soul Writing — 🌿 🗓️ Week 2: Memories That Shape Us–July 13

Theme: Legacy, family, healing past wounds This week, we turn toward the stories that shaped us—generational threads, echoes of those we’ve loved, and the moments we carry forward. These prompts invite you to honor memory, witness where you’ve been, and begin healing through storytelling. #SoulWritingJuly #MemoriesThatMatter Prompt 13: Write about something unsaid that still lives Continue reading

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July 12, 2025

🌿 Whispering Willow Presents: 31 Days of Soul Writing — 🌿 🗓️ Week 2: Memories That Shape Us–July 12

Theme: Legacy, family, healing past wounds This week, we turn toward the stories that shaped us—generational threads, echoes of those we’ve loved, and the moments we carry forward. These prompts invite you to honor memory, witness where you’ve been, and begin healing through storytelling. #SoulWritingJuly #MemoriesThatMatter Prompt 12: What moment shaped the way you love? Continue reading

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July 12, 2025

🎸Backbeats and Brainstorms: Working to the Rhythm of Rock

By Michelle Allen | echoesofthewillow.com “Music is the shorthand of emotion,” wrote Tolstoy—and I tend to agree, especially when my speakers are filled with the raw honesty of a Classic Rock anthem. The hum of a guitar solo. The steady beat of drums that feel like a heartbeat. The raw, raspy truth in a voice Continue reading

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July 11, 2025

🌙 Whispering Willow: 💛 Day 13 of Voting — Still Loving With Purpose 💛

💛 We’re holding on in 2nd place—thanks to your incredible support—and every single vote brings us closer to that next round! 🌟 With just hours left, the race is tighter than ever… and your click could be the one that tips the scale. This journey isn’t just about votes—it’s a celebration of love that spans Continue reading

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July 11, 2025

🥘 What’s Your Go-To Comfort Food?

There’s something sacred about a dish that feels like home. Whether it’s tied to a memory, a moment, or just a craving on a rainy day, comfort food has a way of wrapping us up in warmth when we need it most. For me, it’s often a simple pot of homemade soup—the kind simmered with Continue reading

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July 11, 2025

🌿 Whispering Willow Presents: 31 Days of Soul Writing — 🌿 🗓️ Week 2: Memories That Shape Us–July 11

Theme: Legacy, family, healing past wounds This week, we turn toward the stories that shaped us—generational threads, echoes of those we’ve loved, and the moments we carry forward. These prompts invite you to honor memory, witness where you’ve been, and begin healing through storytelling. #SoulWritingJuly #MemoriesThatMatter Prompt 11: Write a poem that starts with “I Continue reading

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July 11, 2025

🌿 What’s Stirring at the Willow? Pieces of the Past: A Game Night Reflection

There’s something about games—whether spread across kitchen tables or tucked into quiet corners—that stirs up stories long after the pieces are packed away. Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on the ones that linger. Games have always had a way of stitching time together, haven’t they? A shuffled deck. The click of dice. The quiet strategy Continue reading

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July 10, 2025

🌿 Whispering Willow Presents: 31 Days of Soul Writing — 🌿 🗓️ Week 2: Memories That Shape Us–July 10

Theme: Legacy, family, healing past wounds This week, we turn toward the stories that shaped us—generational threads, echoes of those we’ve loved, and the moments we carry forward. These prompts invite you to honor memory, witness where you’ve been, and begin healing through storytelling. #SoulWritingJuly #MemoriesThatMatter Prompt 10: What family story do you want to Continue reading

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July 10, 2025

🥗 A Taste of Summer: Southwest Salad Simplicity

Whispering Willow Kitchen — A Space for Flavor, Memory, and Intention There’s something healing about summer food—simple, colorful, bold. And this Southwest Salad? It’s been my easy go-to when life feels too heavy and dinner needs to feel like a win. Bright, nourishing, no fuss. It reminds me that a good meal doesn’t need to Continue reading

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About Me

I am a dreamer, a seeker, and a keeper of stories. My words are more than ink on a page—they are constellations of thought, woven from vulnerability, courage, and the echoes of my heart’s triumphs and trials.

Welcome to Whispering Willow, LLC—a sanctuary where words breathe magic, poetry finds its rhythm, and creativity flourishes. Here, storytelling isn’t just an art; it’s a journey—an exploration of untold tales and whispered truths.

Life has shaped me in many ways, through love, loss, reinvention, and renewal. Raised in the quiet embrace of Hesperia, Michigan, I have always been drawn to the beauty of nature, the wisdom of silence, and the lessons tucked within its stillness. Now, as I split my time between Michigan and Oklahoma City, my experiences weave themselves into my writing, creating a tapestry of memories, reflections, and discoveries.

A proud grandmother, student, and emerging writer, I am currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing at Baker College. My passions extend beyond academia—I am captivated by writing, painting, drawing, reading, and traveling. Each pursuit fuels my creativity, broadens my perspective, and strengthens my ability to connect with the world around me.

Poetry is my deepest form of self-expression, a language through which I explore the silent conversations of nature, the unspoken wisdom of the night, and the whispered secrets of the willow trees. My writing is an ever-evolving journey—a path paved with metaphors and dreams, leading me to profound discoveries with each verse.

But Whispering Willow, LLC is more than just a blog—it’s a haven where words take shape, ideas find clarity, and stories transcend time. Here, you’ll find a collection of my poetry, each piece a reflection of my essence, an imprint of my experiences, and a testament to my growth as a writer.

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I believe in the power of words, their ability to shape understanding, inspire action, and create lasting connections. As I embark on this journey of publishing my first story, I invite you to join me in the ever-changing waters of poetry and creativity. Whether you seek a poetic escape, a thoughtful editor, or a trusted hand to verify your documents, Whispering Willow, LLC stands as your partner in words.

Thank you for being a part of my story—I can’t wait to see where this path leads us!