The last few weeks have been filled with highs and lows as we navigate this challenging time for my mother. I’m very grateful for the time and flexibility to be able to stay with her and help support her end-of-life process. It has already brought joy, heart connections, pain, sadness, and growth. I continue to…
It’s been a wild few weeks. My mother has colon cancer and has opted out of seeking cures or treatment, which I totally support, especially given her age and health. We have agreed to my moving in to help care for her. I’m back in Arkansas packing and purging to move to Virginia next week.…
~ one step at a time the path is dense and obscure I pray for wisdom ~ ~ I walk for beauty I walk for peace I walk for exercise I walk for my soul I walk for survival ~ ~ Doctors found a mass in my mother’s colon with cancer being likely. Unfortunately, she…
This might be the start of a new series since I seem to be in the habit of weekend walks. In fact, I seem to have many routines these days; Mondays for writing my posts, Tuesdays for publishing and volunteering, Wednesdays & Thursdays for my job, Fridays or Saturdays for walks, and Sundays for housework…
“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” ~ Woody Allen As soon as I made my weekend date plans last week, life threw me a curve ball. I received a concerned call from my brother about my mom’s health. I knew her health was declining for the reasons below, but…
From Wikipedia; Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern, often harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond. ~ a tender young sprout bursting with life and purpose the return of spring ~ ~ Spring has officially arrived and I feel a burst…
~ the Ozarks are bursting with green the colors of spring on every hill dazzling daffodils in bold yellows cherry trees exploding in white redbuds painted in pink buds warm my tender heart ~ ~ the parade of spring vibrant blossoms and colors dance upon the hills where red cardinals sing out announcing spring’s arrival…
~ tiny dancers twirl whipping and whirling around dancing with the light ~ Looking for tiny details to photograph in nature helps me to slow down, feel peace, and enjoy the moment. It becomes a slow-moving meditation. I’m very grateful for access to nature, tiny treasures, and a cellphone that reasonably captures those beautiful details.…
~ dear Agnew a cool grace plus inner strength no pushover here daring them to challenge a display of fortitude questions victorian mores confronting men with quiet resolve a feminist before there was a name ~ This week I was inspired by the painting of Lady Agnew and Diana’s wonderful example of a stacked etheree;…
~ heat waves surging now aggressive feelings abound dangerous response ~ anger rose quickly bursting like a volcano pump up the volume ~ ~ This week’s poems are senryu, another Japanese poetry form. Both haiku and senryu typically use three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Haiku is usually written about nature or seasons…
~ our bond etched across the sky painted in soft light and puffy clouds the wind gently whispers your name sensually brushing across my skin shivers rush down my spine awakening the sleeping bear a deep hunger surges within stirring primal urges to connect will you be mine? ~ ~ This is my fanciful ode…
~ ~ ice covered landscapes danger hidden by beauty nature’s paradox ~ frozen dreams lie hidden in winter ~ crystalline beauty distracts from lurking danger waiting to disrupt ~ ~ Old musings and photos were recycled. Into silly six-word stories today. Your clever response in six words. Release your creative muse to play. ~ #SixWordStories
~ rain, sleet, and snow to the Ozark Mountains we go winter drab becomes winter wonder snow-covered fields to explore and plunder browns contrasting with pure white bring out the children and delight sleds and snowmen quickly appear bursting with heart-warming cheer ~ I received my wish for some winter snow. After starting with rain,…
~ slippery curves loom dark paths with hidden dangers slip sliding along ~ ~ We’re predicted to have a winter mix of rain and snow later today. All too often we get rain that turns to snow as the temperature drops making for hazardous roads. I’m hoping for a few inches of snow to create…
~ my secret lover silken petals unfolding mild sweet aroma ~ velvet treasures loom soft blossoms invite contact sprouting in my heart ~ I was given an amaryllis bulb this winter that I planted indoors to see what would happen. Thankfully, it has blossomed with soft white blossoms. This variety has a very subtle scent…
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