Separation Anxiety is a Busy Road
Week two back at the homestead is coming to a close and I have to say it’s been good. Irish and I are settling in and I can’t express how proud of her I am – with two very emotionally taxing exceptions – both of which involve the Houdini hound escaping her lead and romping off across the lawns ONTO THE ROAD after some dog … Continue reading Separation Anxiety is a Busy Road
Poetry & Drawings of my Carolina Grandma
Grandma N was born on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina in 1922. I have written about her previously in “She Walked in Beauty“. In 1994 she sent me up a file with a bunch of her poems she had written over her lifetime. Inside are hand drawn sketches to accompany the poems, which I will include with each piece. The first I wanted … Continue reading Poetry & Drawings of my Carolina Grandma
Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’s – said by Holly Golightly In the year after my separation in 2000 I lost weight, went shopping and became Holly Golightly; least in my mind. The grief diet is not a diet plan I would recommend, but I lost almost 50lbs – in those unhappy last years of my marriage I had gained so much weight that on my petite frame I … Continue reading Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?
on the brink
i am lost in this labyrinth of past and future standing here on the brink of lakes and bonfires sidewalks and fumes sucking in a mirage of smoke on this unstable barge of home the contents of my life strewn about in bags and barns on the banks of a raging river that swamps my island pulling at my spirit towards a vast ocean of uncertainty where emotions are blocked and dull tears … Continue reading on the brink
Merry Maudlin Monday w/Campfire Doug
Today I’m featuring one of my favourite local folk musicians, Campfire Doug. Armed usually with only his acoustic guitar, Doug’s music captures the open-air magic of the campfire. With the soul of a storyteller, his lyrics grapple with many of the injustices of this “big old goofy world”. It was Doug actually who introduced me to John Prine almost a decade ago now, at a campfire (of course). So please sit back and … Continue reading Merry Maudlin Monday w/Campfire Doug
Blessing for Sunday
Whenever there is happiness Hope you’ll be there too, Wherever there are friendly smiles Hope they’ll smile on you, Whenever there is sunshine, Hope it shine especially for you to make each day for you as bright as it can be. Continue reading Blessing for Sunday
Irish and her Undies
The girls when they got home yesterday from school were greeted by Irish in her usual exuberant fashion, but with one addition; she was sportin’ a pair of beige underwear. The girls are old enough to know about the whole reproductive cycle, so THANK GOD I didn’t have to have THAT discussion with them. We all had a fantastic giggle and the laughs have not stopped. … Continue reading Irish and her Undies
Death of a Canadian Icon – Stompin Tom
Stompin’ Tom Connors dies at 77 Stompin’ Tom Connors, the lanky, cranky country music legend who extolled Canada’s pastoral and working-class virtues in song has died. He was 77.[the Toronto Star] I gave a tear for this legend of Canadian Music when I read those words this morning in the Toronto Star online. Many outside of Canada probably have no idea who he was, and … Continue reading Death of a Canadian Icon – Stompin Tom
Out and About in Dodge
The move went well, if a little crazy. SirB is the one who came and picked me up, but he had to be back to work in the afternoon. So good thing I was organized, but still didn’t have time to clean up abit from behind were the furniture sat. Ugh. Embarrassing but I did the very best I could, being at the mercy of others as I am … Continue reading Out and About in Dodge
Merry Maudlin Monday w/The Wilbury’s
Today is my last day here at the Cottage. Tomorrow at this time I’ll be back at the Homestead with my Lil’Sis and her family. Irish and I went out earlier and did a final walk-about, she sniffed I snapped pictures. Its been a busy day. Everything (almost) has found a home…just my computer area to pack now. Feels strange that the next time I … Continue reading Merry Maudlin Monday w/The Wilbury’s
Blessing For Sunday
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow; May the soft winds freshen your spirit; May the sunshine brighten your heart; May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you; And may God enfold you in the mantle of his love. CITATION Irish Blessings Continue reading Blessing For Sunday
How Do You Pack A Giraffe?
I bought him cheap because he was missing an ear. Yes, another of Paula’s foundlings. And he fits right in with my menagerie of the broken & cracked. He doesn’t have a name … maybe he’ll be Gustavus … one of my ancestors regal sounding names. TIME STAMP: post began @ 7:30AM EST – I’m down to the last days and it’s chaos. Books, cloths, … Continue reading How Do You Pack A Giraffe?
Magic is Alive at the Lake
In the four years, I have spent here, I have come to recognize that there is more to this lake than meets the eye. For instance, the depth is deceiving, as in one area it goes as far as 150 feet. In those environs swim Large-mouth Bass of advanced age and other secrets I’m sure. It is here on Mothers Day in 2011 that I … Continue reading Magic is Alive at the Lake
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