The Mourning of Doves
Out my Window She sings her morning song. Of what will be what is. What is not. And will never be. ALL four-square years all tears and fears. Shed like my skin now. Yet she still can sing. As she flys to him they have wings. Unlike I. You hated this picture. These mere magnolia’s, somehow where a threat. And they hang now where I … Continue reading The Mourning of Doves
More On Organizing A Mess
If there is one important lesson in life I’ve learned, is how to organize mess. I can never say that Library Tech course I took @ Fanshawe College all those years ago was entirely wasted. Two years (almost) at the local library, then POOF!!! All the jobs disappear, casual pool cut, me gonzo… and I almost, barely just got my foot in that door permanent…but … Continue reading More On Organizing A Mess
Finding My Way Thru The Woods
This morning, yesterday, and probably tomorrow, I will breakdown, once again, and those feelings of sorrow will surround me, embrace me, and rain down their wet kisses upon my cheeks. I suppose I’ve learned to except that. Tim and I, on walks, here and there, in the woods and journeys we took, collected bits and pieces – Horse Chestnuts, pine cones, rocks, fortunes from our … Continue reading Finding My Way Thru The Woods
Prejudice in the Lands of Plenty
When my sister was around 5 years old, a girlfriend of mine was calling her Aunt, before she could complete the call my sister asked her “is your Aunt black like you?.” My Girlfriends answer was priceless, she said, “no, she is green with purple polk-a-dots”. We grew up surrounded by people who looked like us, in Canada, in a small village. At one level, … Continue reading Prejudice in the Lands of Plenty
Dear Customer From Hell
It will probably fill your evil heart with glee, but its 4AM and I couldn’t get back to sleep. Why you ask? Because your high-pitched caterwauling gave me nightmares. You know who you are. This is just a suggestion, but do you think you could maybe practice your banshee impression in some other fashion? It seems unfortunate that you have to call in and wait … Continue reading Dear Customer From Hell
In Defense of a Tribal Perspective
The Bronze Age is a mysterious time in British history, and Stonehenge seemed to have played a central role to the Brits. However, what role it played has been a mystery. The turning point for some, like myself, with a curiousity for these sort of things, is when the lead Archaeologist (Michael Parker Pearson) brought his Madagascar colleague over to Britain, and during that visit they went … Continue reading In Defense of a Tribal Perspective
Ze Mutt
At some point I just knew. She showed up at our door that wintery January 1st eve 2010, and my life has not been the same ever since. Irish is an answered prayer. Like so many dogs, one minute she can look old and wise, and the next just a puppy, and stupid. She always, always greets with exuberance – EVERYONE {whether I agree or … Continue reading Ze Mutt
wEEKLY pHOTO cHALLENGE | iNSIDE
Kitty Litter Created for the Weekly Photo Challenge | INSIDE Continue reading wEEKLY pHOTO cHALLENGE | iNSIDE
Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham & Leeks in a Whole Grain Dijon Chedder …For Lunch & Dinner
So…decided to do a semi-irregular category dedicated to recipes – HomeCookin’ DownTown Style. For One (or two). FETTUCINE with HAM & CHEDDER FOR ONE (or two) with a Dijon sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1x Fettuccine Alfredo packaged sidedish of your choice. 3 slices of shaved or sliced ham 1x chopped Leek. (that’s been in the crisper long enough, and needs to be eaten} 1 dollop of Whole … Continue reading Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham & Leeks in a Whole Grain Dijon Chedder …For Lunch & Dinner
Beauty In A Plastic Age
As a teenager I gobbed on the warpaint just like all the other ’80’s girls. Big kohl rings around the eyes, piss holes in the snow is how my Mom referred to this look. Over the years, as the lines around my eyes appeared, and the deep crease that defines my cheeks grew more pronounced, I struggled with how to hide the evidence of my … Continue reading Beauty In A Plastic Age
A Perennial Perspective
dreary winter douses my desire days of gray and dreams of summer… I forget your sweet scent. Composed and arranged for the Weekly Photo Challenge Continue reading A Perennial Perspective
What Does Forgiveness Mean?
Sitting here this morning before I have to get ready for work, and trying to find some inspiration, something to write about. Go back into the kitchen, get my coffee, and as I’m waiting for the Keurig to brew me a cupa, I glance over at the photo I placed behind my little coffee station. I took this pic one rainy morning at the cottage, … Continue reading What Does Forgiveness Mean?
Three Homes, Three Years
As I go about my day-off morning routine, I am awash with the joy of being home. Heck, I’m awash with the joy of actually HAVING a home. Off in the distance I can hear the train whistle, as I finish my morning coffee, and wonder how I’m going to spend the day. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I’ve ever been … Continue reading Three Homes, Three Years
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