THE HORIZON

When you look to the horizon, What do you see? Are you on a large, flat plain Or in a cozy valley? Do you wonder what’s beyond it, Wanting to know? Or are you more contented To discover as you go? When you consider the future, What do you plan? A spontaneous journey? Do you

MY JOURNEY

My journey started years ago, When I was very small; So tiny, in fact, I couldn’t be seen; When no one knew me at all. My travels went on through childhood, Continued in my youth; Taking me deeper in wisdom and grace As I sought life, love and truth. My path has led me to

A LITTLE FEISTY

This afternoon, I’m pondering the matter of living proactively.  That means doing more than waiting for life to happen. I think about plans and dreams I have; how to turn them into goals and get to work on them. There is so much more to experience and enjoy:  Opportunities to create and lay hold of;

DECLARATION OF STRENGTH AND HOPE

There will be no rocking chair for me! I have music to learn and songs to write; Books to read and places to see. There will be no footstool for my feet! There are hikes through unexplored mountains; Walks around town and friends to meet. Retirement is not in my plans! There are still things

HUCKLEBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Cake 2                    eggs Fresh and delicious; purchased at the farmer’s market.  The man who sold them asked me if I know the difference between brown eggs and white ones.  His point was that there really isn’t.  I told him brown ones are rooster eggs, to which he replied, “If roosters laid eggs, they’d be around

RESPECTING THE PROCESS

Shades of reality; Moments of truth; Not knowing who I’ll be; Yet I’m still walking through This journey called life With its promise so bright; making discoveries; Gaining more sight. I don’t mind the travel On such a road; There’s more to be revealed; More stories to be told Of joys and sorrow, Of learning

MY GARDEN

I live in a lovely garden With plants of all shapes and kinds. Some with sweet fragrances, others  like spice; A few more subtle, some not so nice, many that spread, one that climbs. There are roses in my garden With large blossoms, yes and thorns, Whose colors vary from pale to deep red; Some

ASK

Ask Several times if needed, until you Know the real answer. PLEASE DON’T Assume Something, Said or thought, yet Unsubstantiated Mostly built on Expectations or projections. PLEASE Ask me questions; Seek to know who I am, Kindling true friendship.

LOOK FOR THE UNEXPECTED

There are hidden opportunities To be discovered or created: When things don’t work as planned; When we come to our wit’s end; At times of loss or undoing. Unexpected possibilities Not imagined and unpredicted: Coming out of our pain; When we fail; then try again; At points of learning and knowing. We encounter fresh realities

SATURDAY

Saturday, Time for rest and preparation; A day to work and play; To get ready for the celebration. Saturday, Time for making breads, cake and pie; A day to watch and pray; To anticipate as Sunday draws nigh. Saturday, A time that has changed through the years; A day to shop and pay; To watch