~ flowers or treats what opens your hidden gate would you share the codes I’ll whisper sweet songs dance to a funky beat create a fine feast or write lame poetry if only you’ll be mine ~ ~ My romantic side has been quiet for so long, my parts are rusty and out of shape.…
~ boundless energy soft golden velvety fur a bundle of joy ~ My brother recently bought a golden doodle puppy and named her Lola in honor of my mother, whose name was Lolita. Lola is a sweet puppy who loves to hold her lease in her mouth as she walks. She also loves to play…
~ Mom passed away last week and I’m reeling in loss, sadness, and overwhelm. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to care for mom during her illness or let go, even though I’m grateful her suffering has ended. She lived a long life filled with much love and many challenges that she always…
~ 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…
~ O holy grail, thy will a steady gail faithful attempts to pursue the Christmas dream buy the perfect gift via the internet and mail caught up in a tedious consumer regime on credit, on lay away, more debt we grow for shopping is the holy grail we know ~ fall on your knees before…
I finally realized why our cultural focus on happiness bothers me. At first, I thought it was because I’m stuck in my own life and not happy, tainting my perspective. No doubt that is part of my challenge. But today, reading about Einstein’s letters to his daughter (about love being the most powerful force in…
Here are some reflections from my trip to see my family. This trip it was apparent how much my mother’s health has declined. Her walking is very wobbly, along with balance issues and falling lately. It it hard to accept this steady decline in her health, engagement, and aliveness. This makes me ponder my own…
The Dance of Love ~ take a centering breath reach across the fears maybe she’ll say yes take the chance play the game feel the beat move your feet dance on soul weaver ~ Valentine’s Day has come and gone, along with my motivation for dating. Thanks to Natalie, fellow blogger at The Hot Goddess,…
I Have a Dream Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King I dream of the day when we achieve Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream of living in a world where we treat each other with love as brothers and sisters, living in peace and…
The End of Self-Improvement This is my New Year’s gift to you; part love letter, part kick in the pants. Please take what serves you and discard the rest. These are my truths, not necessarily yours. You do not need to fix yourself. You are not broken. You are enough. You may not like everything…
writing to freedom 