Tag Archives: Christmas

a shortage of tree – December 12

Posted on December 13, 2014 by landl30

12.12.2014 a shortage of tree a short tree a tree a   time to plant it and buy another   me and charlie brown. –  –  –  –  – [a shortage of tree, part 2] no, she says, the tree … Continue reading →

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red kettle bell ringing – December 10

Posted on December 11, 2014 by landl30

12.10.2014 dads with daughters on tiptoe open tiny fists to put coins into the red kettle   roughened workmen stuff in dollars and grandmas and old guys in slippers put in more   teens pass by tied to smart phones … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho HOLD it – November 20

Posted on November 21, 2014 by landl30

11.20.2104 I have so many clothes STUFFING my drawers   so full I have to press down to fit them in   while people down town wrap an extra coat onto their backs   just to carry around what they … Continue reading →

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epiphany – January 5

Posted on January 6, 2014 by landl30

1.5.2014 Mary looks awkward, Joseph stern, the shepherd boy fidgits while the wise kings approach in song   the three of the orient bearing their gifts, while the choir angels, wings pasted to their backs, tell of glorious tidings   … Continue reading →

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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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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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christmas envelopes – December 14

Posted on December 15, 2013 by landl30

12.14 writing names on christmas envelopes, faces, families emerging to affect my choice of card.   not all the same, the couple, the baby, indian wise men from afar, telling of hopes and fears, friends past and now.   to … Continue reading →

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houses of the holy – December 13

Posted on December 15, 2013 by landl30

12.13 New England church, snow falling outside clear glass, simple white openness strung with greens. Words and music.   Low mystery building, altar, candles, deep and sensate, incense, dark wood, glass aged in prayer. Heart.   The triune sender speaks … Continue reading →

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