Waiting is the hardest thing to do, Waiting means anticipation, Anticipation is one’s hopefulness, Hopefulness makes for opportunity, Opportunity awaits, Grab hold!
More Than You Could Ever Know
Charlie brown is trying his best and so are we! Taking care of a loved one beyond the usual measures can be very demanding and as a result, fatiguing. Likely, many of you can attest to that if you’ve ever had a sick child, an elderly parent, an injured spouse, a teething baby, a rambunctious …
Fast, Then Slow
I set out, My mind is busy, As usual. Quick steps at first, Then, I begin to slow, My path lies ahead. I choose my route, A familiar crunch, Echoes beneath my feet. I stop, I breathe, I feel. I begin again, A thread of hay, In my hands. Twisting, Twirling, Curling. The leaves sway, …
My Friend, Summer
My friend, Summer, Where did you go? I’m missing you already, Didn’t you know? My friend, Summer, Can you stay a bit longer? I really wish you would, Or… are you a goner? My friend, Summer, Is my request too late? I surely hope not, Are you open to debate? My friend, Summer, Don’t you …
Holiday Binge-Eating
I’m pretty careful about what I eat for many reasons, but our holiday has changed that… for now. I’ve had more no-no foods and drinks than I’ve had in a VERY long while. It’ll definitely be time to return to some clean eating when we get home. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep up with my …
At What Cost and To Whom?
I am conflicted. As we holiday and enjoy our stay away in a hotel, I am reminded of the hit that the service industry has taken due to the pandemic. What I worry about is how many folks have been affected and just how far-reaching the cuts have been to everyday people, like you and …
There’s Something About Getting Away From It All…
It’s day one of our much-anticipated trip away… or at least it was when I first began this draft. Well, technically it was day two, since the day before was a write-off in a way given that we’d arrived here mid-afternoon. To our surprise, the airport and flight went smoothly. We weren’t sure what to …
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The Lost Art of Packing
Certainly NOT the size of my suitcase by any means. I’m not sure who else out there is like me, but the acts of packing my suitcase and cleaning/organizing are two of the most dysfunctional things that I do. Inevitably, I begin with one thing, then another, then another and so on until I forget …
The Gift of Macaroni
It just occurred to me as I was cooking supper last night that COVID-19 has changed more than a few things about our lives. I mean, there are the obvious things such as masks, sanitizer, social distancing, store/restaurant limits, gathering stipulations, virtual meetings, etc. Then, there are the other things that are a bit more …
The Three Known Phases of July
Everyone in North America knows that January is one of the most painstaking months of the year because of its longevity. So much so, that I’ve often wondered who it is that we can blame for secretly adding numbers to its already full calendar page. Part of that feeling comes from the ridiculously cold weather …
Jibber Jabber with Sue 