Monthly Archives: December 2013

nature knows – December 30

Posted on December 31, 2013 by landl30

  12.30 I sit beside the fire, place names dotting cabin walls. Gunflint, Lutsen, Rainy, Grand Marais, up north in deed.   Through the windows a large coyote peered one New Year’s morn eyeing us and the dog as potential. … Continue reading →

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a writer’s prayer – December 29

Posted on December 30, 2013 by landl30

12.29 let the words flow through me. my silent prayer.   let me get out of the way for the quiet inside   that sees and listens and opens to the more.   let those who have ears to hear, … Continue reading →

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nine round bodies – December 28

Posted on December 29, 2013 by landl30

12.28 nine round bodies stark black on bare branches against a blazing blue winter sky   cardinals, as they turn profile, plump against the fringe of snow, wind and chill.   they huddle and keep each other company, nestling to … Continue reading →

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pathways of the heart – December 27

Posted on December 28, 2013 by landl30

12.27 journeys of life, pathways of the heart. take us homeward wherever we are.

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good morning moon – December 26

Posted on December 27, 2013 by landl30

12.26 good morning moon shining through bare winter limbs to say hello.   stark, clear, magical norman rockwell in brilliance, you greet us.   the quiet before dawn speaks volumes. —————-

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As a Joseph – December 24 & 25

Posted on December 24, 2013 by landl30

12.25 As a Joseph I could only watch and wait   while the miracles went on around me.   As a Joseph I could only hope and pray   that the One and my love would arrive safely.   Sometimes … Continue reading →

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a weariness worth bearing – December 23

Posted on December 24, 2013 by landl30

12.23 the fatigue of an evening spent with friends, glasses raised, songs sung, stories shared.   the fatigue of lives that care and carry on, a weariness worth bearing ——————–

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o tannenbaum – December 22

Posted on December 23, 2013 by landl30

12.22 warm lights, tree decor, ornaments with names of children and hopes fulfilled.   fifteen years, long term, anniversary, child born, power ranger orb, etched silver cradles.   birth of the One matching births of our own. family story evoked  … Continue reading →

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metallic strips stripping – December 22

Posted on December 22, 2013 by landl30

12.22 metallic strips stripping shoppers talking stalking. panic money spending bank protections wending.   when does the money tree memo take a break, and people calm the season for some heart and Jesus’ sake. —————

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goodies – December 20

Posted on December 21, 2013 by landl30

12.20 mix sugar, flour, eggs, butter, chocolate, drop by teaspoon onto butter greased pan, insert heart scan probe and proceed.   Christmas goodies like grandma made before we knew about blood vessels and blockages and trips to the ER.   … Continue reading →

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