Tag Archives: growth

stories – August 10

Posted on August 11, 2015 by landl30

8.7.2015 remembrances of dating days, times anew, friendships that grew beyond what first expected   and friends became lovers became spouses became family   and now smile across tables and tell stories that warm the heart. ——————

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summer walk – July 29

Posted on July 31, 2015 by landl30

7.29.2015 wild buckwheat and buffalobur, cocklebur and kochia, lambsquarters, marshelder, mustard and nightshade   pigweed, ragweed, velvetleaf, and charlie they’re all doing well along with the corn.   rain o’er the tops, sunshine where needed life so abundant flows up … Continue reading →

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life along the banks – March 31

Posted on March 31, 2015 by landl30

3.31.2015 trees swaying in winds bolder than daylight slower than haste cobalt blue sky reflecting the half light of mid day   changed now season snow gone, ground bare, waiting, birds rap-a-tat at dappled deer while pond ice melts away … Continue reading →

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full size – February 22

Posted on February 22, 2015 by landl30

2.22.2015 the boy walks out with suitcase in hand,   red wheeler, now full sized   just like him. —————-

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training wheels – December 20

Posted on December 21, 2014 by landl30

12.20.2014 angels and santas on the tree training wheels for believing   that goodness cares, that we’d better not pout or coal in our stocking is a bigger big story   that someone’s taking notes and names that will matter … Continue reading →

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us older guys – November 8

Posted on November 9, 2014 by landl30

11.2.2014 us older guys are just young guys inside checking it out wondering what’s going on not really trusting that it ever really comes to an end. —————————

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he’s washing the dishes – June 15

Posted on June 15, 2014 by landl30

6.15 he’s washing the dishes. a man shouldn’t do that. it’s embarrassing. the other kid’s dad’s don’t. it’s women’s work. I hide my head.   I stand at the sink now years later and see my mother’s hands raw, cracked, … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 40 – April 13

Posted on April 13, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 40 we cheered you on especially when we thought it would go our way   but when it didn’t follow our script we turned and still do.   forgive us our stupidity, cupidity, rapidity, done-deedity.   we don’t … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 9 – March 13

Posted on March 13, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 9 I find temptation to be my teacher.   that I am not yet as noble as I kid myself   nor as strong, yet you give me another chance   to get it right today and soldier … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 7 – March 11

Posted on March 11, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 7 hunger builds up Lord for more than I need,   while others go needing for less than I crave.   may my fast be one of the heart and the body   teach me to want what … Continue reading →

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