Awake, yet again, in the deep of the night, I listen to the breeze sigh through the forest leaves, Sounding like the gentle caress of waves on the shore. My ever present companion, Kodi, Lays watchful at the end of the deck, As I turn to go sit in my porch swing. A loud snort… Continue reading The Deep of the Night
Category: Just a note…
This Routine
This Routine is all too familiar. Afternoon sun hits my shaded eyes Like a boxer hitting his opponent. It hurts. I see it coming. This Routine is all too familiar. Dog claws click on floor, Spoon taps bowl, My muscles twitch. I hear its approach. This Routine is all too familiar. Waves of nausea Crash… Continue reading This Routine
Funny Blender Mishaps, Past and Present
A little change of pace from the seriousness of recent posts... A Long Time Ago... Let's see, must have been about 31 years ago, I was in the midst of a teenage melt-down, and went from being the-child-terrified-of-doing-anything-wrong to a smoking, drinking, partying crazy person. My parents were newly divorced, and my mom & I… Continue reading Funny Blender Mishaps, Past and Present
Just for Tonight, And Maybe Tomorrow
Note: This is not the post I've been meaning to finish, the deep & touching one. That will come when it will... "Brown hair zig-zag around her face and a look of half-surprise Like a fox caught in the headlights, there was animal in her eyes..." "Oh she was a rare thing, fine as a… Continue reading Just for Tonight, And Maybe Tomorrow
Mindfulness: Spring Sunshine and Squirrels
Many spiritual traditions teach the lesson of mindfulness: focusing on the here & now, being attentive & mindful of everything around you, that rises within your mind, but without grasping to hold on to it. I've been practicing today, and here are some of the things I experienced... Sun & warmth, the warmest day of… Continue reading Mindfulness: Spring Sunshine and Squirrels
My New Creative Endevour
I'm pretty sure Rhiannon thinks I've lost what was left of my mind. Or, that the Spring Migration Sickness & it's relentless need for change, any change, has driven me nuts. I have a new creative outlet. A fresh & new medium to play with. Coolest of all is that the canvas is everchanging, ever… Continue reading My New Creative Endevour