Making America Beautiful Again
I remind myself of the good that is happening everywhere, thanks to the everyday people who have chosen to neither stand back nor stand by.
Readings
Celebrating Our Elders
… we and the world are alive again today, and this is the world’s birthday. And even though we’ll never be young again, we also know we’re still right here.
Springboards and Rascality
I don’t know about you, but I desperately needed a break.
In the midst of Nat’l Poetry Month
… isn’t this where we should be?
It’s National Poetry Month
“There is too much beauty in this world to give up on it yet.”
New Plantings Take Root
That last little snowstorm was just a test of faith. The old cherry tree outside my window is showing off its tiny pink nubs yet again. Hope springs eternal.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day only happens once a year and I couldn’t let this one go by uncelebrated.
Happy Snow Days
It’s time to replenish the hummingbird’s sugar water and refill the bird feeder (again). These little guys need all the help they can get.
One Child, One Teacher, One Book, One Pen Can Change the World
“I always loved English because whatever human beings are, we are storytellers. It is our stories that give a light to the future.”
We can’t begin to know what next week will bring. But we can b r e a t h e.
Here we go, then, with a little bit of this, a little bit of that. Here and there a poem, maybe a song. Wade through it all or …
Baring and Bearing
In the Great State of Missouri, known as the “show me” state, it seems that “baring arms” is what most needed immediate legislation.
First Russian Christmas Open House Since 2020
On Sunday afternoon amidst sudden showers & splashes of sunshine, my home began filling with friends, neighbors and family.