A Susan-al Inspiration
We all need a pick-me-up now and again. When our confidence runs low, it’s nice to hear a kind word of encouragement, to know our efforts are not wasted. I was a little drained this morning with license keys, phone calls and dinosaur computers. (long story). But I put in my Susan Boyle CD and she sang to me- personally – providing the encouragement I needed to get through the...
Read MoreHoles and Loopholes
After a week of 15 hour days, I decided to play hooky (almost). I wasn’t sick, I was tired. My routine started the same as it has for years; I got up, made a cup of coffee, watched the news and then off to my office, still in slippers and pj’s. I started up the computer, poised to begin another day. I stared. It stared back. My brain synapses weren’t snapping. Running on...
Read MoreSimple at Best
My “poems” are simple at best. Unfortunately, the only time I have to write is at the end of the work day when my brain power is running on empty. Yet, I am happy with my Day 2 “Unconditional Love” poetic attempt. It has promise. Perhaps, at the end of this project, I will select and rework the poems that have...
Read More*Unconditional Love*
POEM – I wrote this after a very bad day with my computer. I had a tantrum, but felt safe no one could hear me. I was wrong. I went outside to take a break and found my yellow rhododendrons had just bloomed. The sun was shining and I had to snap this shot. I studied its delicate beauty – easily damaged. Our hearts are the same. We create garbage; sometimes unknowingly, and...
Read More*Renewed*
POEM – The photo was taken a couple years ago (yes, I didn’t go out today). It is one of my favorites. I love the simplicity of the bikes against the cobblestone patio. Though not new, the bikes were cared for, as members of a family. People milling around didn’t even glance at them, yet they were waiting for their owners–quietly, patiently. . . . . . . Renewed I...
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