{səˈro͞olēən} So, Rue ~ Leann, Leann ~ Rue. So glad you two are finally meeting. All these years, your paths have never crossed, no matter how many times I've invited you two to my parties. How odd you both arrived today wearing the same dress and in the same hue ~ a deep sky-blue. I'll... Continue Reading →
ef·fi·cient
{i-ˈfi-shənt} A fish in it? Waiter, waiter! I say, do tell me what's swimming around in my glass of water. Is the cook trying to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense by combining my dinner and beverage, or is he off his rocker again? Do tell ... “Look at where Jesus went... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 That is life … to begin again when everything is lost! ~A.J. Cronin Begin, Again Walking away from what isn’tUnknown, what isBut pleasantWhy waitAnother dayWhy fakeAny momentDug shallowDrowning anyhowDeepen the plungeClearing the airEach momentAn endA chanceBegin, againFelt stagnantPent upAll abruptA shred of courageFading foregroundDesire ignitedSteadier nowI’m strongI’ve been aroundStirringFar too long... Continue Reading →
ig·no·rant
Ignore Aunt Bethany! She didn't mean it when she said that you're stupid. It was a bit insensible of her, sure. However, she is rude, impolite, and ill-mannered. "It's not about who is real to your face, it's about who stays real behind your back." ~ Unknown Thoughts, Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 ~ Absurdity ...... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ~ Milton Berle Listen here, see, I'd like to introduce you to the beginning of a short little story called SHAKE. SHAKE She woke up, that’s good. Had a shake, head to toe, not great. She swayed, steadied, and carried herself down the hall,... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 "Spring is when life's alive in everything." ~ Christina Rosetti Spring Becoming Budding blossomsPerky PeppersDirty kneesLate diningEarly runningSpring becomingAll of theseLonger days, releasingBrain haze, unleashingChill and wetCold bumps with sweatAll running down my neckSpringtime flowing through earth's veinsReturning to lifeMany of its beautiful thingsSpring is comingNew beginningsHours gainingSoft groundMushy trainingHeading out,... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 "Time and tide wait for no man." ~ Geoffrey Chaucer Waiting I wait for you to want. On comes the tide, high, Up to my thighs. Wading through the sunrise. Nothing to grasp, Coming and going so fast. Waiting and wading won't last. My heart fading Looking back. I let go.... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 “Create all the happiness you are able to create; remove all the misery you are able to remove. Every day will allow you, ... will invite you to add something to the pleasure of others, ... or to diminish something of their pains.” ~ Jeremy Bentham Right or WrongPondering all lifelongAm... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 “One run can change your day, many runs can change your life.” ~ Unknown I'm #11, pretending I know how to use my watch, ordered tacos by accident. Photo sourced by NBR. “In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You... Continue Reading →
Wednesday’s Words
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” ~ W.H. Auden I Walk I walk to the waterTo stand aloneTo find some peace, someplaceRemoved, untouchedNo traceOf human influencePrestige, importance, nor eminenceInsignificanceI call this time my ownA spot where I often goThis place that feels like home I walk to the... Continue Reading →