Tag Archives: thankfulness

this year’s crop – May 23

5.23.2018 kholrabi, romaine, romas and peppers, zucchini and cucumbers all for to share.   for wonder and pleasure, of course for some eating, as much for the joy of abundance that’s there   some things feel joyous just so for … Continue reading

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twelfth night – January 8

12.8.2017 the tree is beautiful glittering in the night like dreams of what I once wished for   lights reflecting in the window behind making fairy tales true and the loves of my life ever present   a christmas that … Continue reading

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grateful – November 30

11.30.2016 grateful at day’s end,   appreciative of opportunities to be kind to be helpful to reach out to a friend,   grateful for a life that’s given me chance after chance   to get it right when my first … Continue reading

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the cover and the blessings – June 27

6.27.2016 saturday afternoon rain straight rows off the overhang   while we sit safe in our cave on the porch   like our ancestors who looked out from under   stone outcroppings and gave thanks for both   the cover … Continue reading

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red kettle bell ringing – December 10

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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for you – silver anniversary – November 4

11.4.2014 the best thing about twenty five is that it’s more than a number. —————————–

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MRI – August 4

8.4.2014 rattle screeches, knocks pings, obstructed music panging against piano wire magnetically resonating endlessly.   silence and waiting. doctor doctor please tell me. no. don’t. look hard enough and you’ll find something.   what’s that. nothing. nothing. nothing.   happiest … Continue reading

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she makes me smile – July 10

7.10.2014 she makes me smile I can’t help it when she turns to me   and I see her face something opens within me and there is a grin   she makes me smile like grace from the hand of … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 30 – April 3

Lent Prayer 30 You give us tasks that push and pull us beyond our depths and yet to our deepest desires.   thank you for the gifts that we do not call for yet appreciate when they have arrived. —————–

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Lent Prayer 12 – March 16

Lent Prayer 12 Lord my heart rests in you at days end   quiet comes to my room and I bow my head   in silent appreciation for all that filled my day   love, friends, warmth, possibilities and terrors … Continue reading

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