Tag Archives: care

trumpcare 101 – July 21

Posted on July 23, 2017 by landl30

7.21.2017 [trumpcare 101] it’s not really insurance, the lady tells him you pay us $164 now and we can see your son then we’ll give you a receipt that you file with that company for reimbursement. is there someplace else … Continue reading →

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wrinkly butts – June 20

Posted on June 21, 2017 by landl30

6.20.2017 [wrinkly butts] we all have wrinkled butts now sags, lines, cleavages where we lost weight after our skin tone stopped bouncing back a sign of grace though, that when our butts were fat and bulgy we paid attention and … Continue reading →

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old friends – January 18

Posted on January 19, 2017 by landl30

1.18.2017 old friends shuffle around the track one mincing steps close to the rail lest a stumble the other at his side chatting and protecting from those who swoop by in their jogs.   no explanations needed.   just a … Continue reading →

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no extensions necessary – September 22

Posted on September 25, 2016 by landl30

9.22.2016 a baby’s cry down the hall young child face with cap looking up from the bag lunch table next to mom.   grace, hope, forgiveness, failure, care it’s all right here.   no extensions necessary. —————————

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cygnets – June 14

Posted on June 15, 2016 by landl30

6.14.2016 three, four, small white sails move behind mother and dad.   the trumpeters are back, and behind between them cygnets paddle into growth while their folks cover them from prying eyes, ours.   they are aware, we become aware, … Continue reading →

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red kettle blessing – December 12

Posted on December 12, 2015 by landl30

12.12.2015 red kettle ringing waving the bell smiling.   humanity steps by, so many saying thank you for doing this or scrambling in wallets and purses for coins and bills.   old man in aging cadillac shuffles up on his … Continue reading →

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good breeding

Posted on November 26, 2015 by landl30

11.25.2015 I took the mercedes in for repairs today old quality needing quality care.   solid on the road a feel of command as if engineering was proper breeding.   even good lineage requires topping off. ——————

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broken people – August 4

Posted on August 5, 2015 by landl30

8.4.2015 broken people are part of our lives   and we wonder how Jesus can love us   and still let us go   through such darkness.   but that was his way   and who are we to judge … Continue reading →

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she asks for four – July 1

Posted on July 1, 2015 by landl30

7.1.2015 she asks for four bag lunches each morning   supposedly for children unseen   her approach is slow, steady head down   covered up in her coat and hat   expression blank responses mono-syllabic   as if life has … Continue reading →

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when a friend is in trouble – June 26

Posted on June 28, 2015 by landl30

6.26.2015 when a friend is in trouble, someone should call… not just send a check.   Lord you placed us here to be your face your voice your comfort your person your presence for each other   help us to … Continue reading →

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