Tag Archives: Health

root forgiveness – June 14

6.14.2018 I asked the root family for forgiveness this morning, the one’s that I dove deep into, trailing every last noodle to their safe places beneath rocks and ripping them out from probably years of spreading. My back went out … Continue reading

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I fall more now – October 25

10.22.2016 I fall more often now on a stair across a pup into a plastic pile and down a slope   my friend fell over his puppies’ feet as they scrambled with the Sunday paper and cup of coffee in … Continue reading

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figure of speech – August 21

8.21.2016 a voice on the phone says hello I have your results   all is normal all is well, benign no change   a weight disappears that I thought was only a figure of speech.   literal lift, lightness of … Continue reading

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tests and questions – August 16

8.16.2016 tests and questions, forms and dots little circles to fill in while you wait for procedures   the person next to me is what matters the rest is smoke and mirrors. ——————————-

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red kettle – April 4

4.4.16 red kettle, red kettle whistle us home tea leaves and chamomile set on to drone   keen us and calm us and keep our throats clean with mother and dainties all loverly steam. ———————-

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vino d’jour – February 9

2.8.2016 ruby fullness of pleasure, health, bodily wealth   vintage thursday opening tuesday. yes. ———————–

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summer walk – July 29

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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sneak attack – February 8

2.8.2015 snuffles start at the back of throats like visits from aliens who have landed without notice   until now. ——————————

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the water pushes – December 6

12.6.2014 the water pushes back. arms, legs, torso, trunk   lift that barge, tote that bale one two three four, wail, wail, wail.   aging bodies staying well these are the ones you want to hang out with. ————————-

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yard work – October 22

10.22.2014 muscles slightly sore eyes shining bright, yard work a good day. ———————

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