08/11/19

I am missing you . . . an amazing concept,
wouldn't you agree. Today, we have such
a variety of ways to communicate . . . Yet,
knowing you're away makes me think of
you more often and miss you, simply miss
you! When you are here, I don't see you
nearly as much as I would like. Still,
knowing you are here matters. On the other
hand, I truly want you to travel, see extended
family and friends, see the world. I guess
there's a reason I'm the most unbalanced
Libra Ive ever met! Don't mind me . . .
happy travels!!!

libra ups and downs
is life a dichotomy
or would that be me

08/10/19

We actually only go out to eat about two or
three times a month. Still, I don't find I cook
like I used to. My man cooks his own meat
as I'm a vegetarian and he likes his way best.
The children are adults, so it's way too easy
to open the fridge and see what falls out. I'm
sure this is also good for the health, right?!
It almost takes guests to get me off my ass
and into the kitchen! I am a good 'cooker' as
my grandson used to say . . . perhaps just a
tad lazy in my old age. Now, having confessed,
there are some times that I am coaxed into
the kitchen and do indeed prepare something
quite divine. Today is such a day. I can hardly
wait . . . gourmet calories ahoy!!!

pleasures of the flesh
embrace eating and drinking
love notwithstanding

08/09/19

Communication in our era is such an amazing
thing. Miraculous is the actual word that comes
to mind. I've also come to realize that most
people have a fave way of staying in touch. I
notice young people do a great deal of texting
(alas, I've yet to learn how.) Some people live
on their cell phones, yet others still write those
wondrous cards and letters; love that! My medium
of choice would be e-mail. I like that you can do
it any hour of the day or night, think out what you
want to write and be as lengthy as you jolly well
please! Still, although I'm not a phoner in any
way, shape or form, the odd phone call from one
much loved is a joy indeed! Bottom line, let's
stay in touch!

ill be phoning soon
miss you long to hear your voice
rather youd be home

08/08/19

Once a moon span, my other sister comes
to see me. I truly love her more than life
itself, but bottom line, I actually believe she
is one of the main reasons I've been able
to stay alive these past two years since the
death sentence was visited upon me. In our
busy busy lives, I don't think we forget so
much as we simply don't have time, make
time for the important things. We are heavily
weighed down with our duties, unforeseen
responsibilities and somehow, living gets in
the way of life. It's not right! Let's set life
aside from time to time and actually LIVE!

love life and living
needs be interrupts all three
lets really live

08/07/19

Perhaps Stanley Adams said it all when he wrote
the lyrics to What a Difference a Day Makes. We've
all experienced this, all of us! I've noted over the
years that I can be gloriously happy one day and
more than a bit miserable the next; I simply hadn't
thought of it in this context before. Goes a long way
towards proving that one can still learn new things
whilst approaching 70! I'm not exactly certain where
I want to go from here, but I do recognize this bears
some thinking about. I wonder if we could actually
have a greater impact on whether our days render
joy or sorrow. Not sure if Norman Vincent Peale's
The Power of Positive Thinking has all the answers
either. Still, somewhere 'twixt book and song, there
has to be some answers. Me thinks focusing on the
myriad of bits and pieces of joy throughout one's day
might be the answer. After all, 'tis the seasoning that
makes the meat delish!

try to remember
native wisdom from within
singing my own song

08/06/19

I've often been accused of exaggerating . . .
I get it; I do tend to speak in superlatives.
But in my defense, I'm a passionate woman;
how else am I to convey my very strong
feelings if I don't exaggerate?! I seem to
think in terms of degrees . . . 1st degree, like.
2nd degree, love. 3rd degree, adore. May seem
silly to some, but it rather helps me to clarify
exactly how invested I am in any given thing.
I like excellent food, decent wines, fun picnics,
a good movie. i love unforgettable moments,
unusual experiences and wondrous surprises.
But, I adore my children more than even the
angels love. I adore my friends, most loyal.
I adore those heroes and sheroes whose
amazing actions have inspired me to persist,
to go the distance . . . so if indeed I do
exaggerate . . . and I tell you I fucking adore
you . . . know that you are truly loved!

understanding me
to like to love to adore
unusual dame

08/05/19

Teaching, the sharing of knowledge, learning
from both my preparation and my students . . .
the most wondrous gift in the entire universe!
Frankly, I have found I simply don't know
how to cope without teaching. It's embedded
in my soul; I feel as if I were starving to death
when I'm not teaching! Perhaps, the classroom
is no longer the place for me to be, but I must
continue teaching, one way or another . . .
ere I die . . .

the love of learning
born in the depths of my soul
tis meant to be shared

08/04/19

I find myself struggling to comprehend that amazing
phenomena of permanence vs. impermanence.
This truly creeps into every aspect of our lives,
doesn't it?! I happen to walk in front of a mirror
and find that the permanent woman I knew from
yesteryear is no longer there. Old friends become
mere memories of yore, to be replaced with mew
acquaintances. Our little children for whom we
cared ever so gently, have homes of their own and
new babes to be loved and coddled. Liaisons we
thought to be eternal are gone or broken . . . where
does it all end? I am so longing for something,
someone, I can hold onto . . . forever . . .

missing you and me
where does forever begin
never to be found

08/03/19

Is it the Last of the Mohicans or the last of
Renn fair?! One way or another, we graced
parts unknown with our presence today. It
was truly wondrous. We enjoyed a couple
of Virgin Marys and simply people watched.
The costuming paraded before us was absolutely
astounding! People really put a lot of thought
into their clothing. I especially got a kick out
of all the head gear we got to see. Another fun
part of the day was seeing friends, neighbors
and children, all checking in with us from time
to time. Ever so glad to be home, and whilst
most exhausted, I'm already looking forward
to next year!

so when i grow up
i want to be a gypsy
my vardo and all

08/02/19

In the spirit of Lughnasadh, first harvest,
I find myself pondering the things I would
like to change. It's so easy to put a list
like this together . . . lose weight, drink less,
stop swearing, dye your hair, don't get a dog!
Yes, the problem is NOT making the list, but
making it meaningful, making it real. It has to
make sense to your mind and soul or it won't
work. Another thing to consider would be NOT
to make this all about the physical; the mental,
the spiritual, is far more important! I remember
in grade school, our teachers had us write new
year's resolutions. I always came up with so
many it made the Ten Commandments look
shabby. I realize now that choosing a do-able
number, like THREE, might just help with the
whole success thing!

i so want to grow
how can i make that happen
maybe grow up first

08/01/19 - Lughnasadh, First Harvest

A new beginning, new hope, Lamas,
or Lughnasadh, as I prefer, is a wondrous
time in which to think about who I want
to be when I grow up. These next three
Pagan celebrations represent first, second
and third harvests. First harvest, beginning
today and lasting for six weeks, gives us
that spiritual time to be, to think, to plan.
So today, I too will begin the thoughts that
lead to planning my upcoming year; may
they be true, may they be inspired . . .

first day of harvest
exciting new beginnings
what will happen next

07/31/19 - Black Moon Rising

Sooooo exciting, a black moon rising.
They aren't common, tending to show
themselves every three years. Having
had two new moons this month, what
makes this one particularly special is,
we'll be having the Delta Aquariid and
the Perseid meteor shower tonight, to
quote Wikipedia. Were we in a full
moon, its light would outshine any
other, whereas the black moon will only
enhance. Alas, subtantial rains are
expected to interfere with this event,
but perhaps simply the knowing is
enough.

magick at midnight
even only in my mind
warms my heart and soul

07/30/19

Note to the Universe:
I'm learning! I'm learning!

'Twixt and 'tween a couple of different
realities here . . . I find myself much
enjoying this different, country-side
experience. I'm so used to mountain
living that the flatlands catch me out.
The trees on this particular space must
be at least 300 years old. The openness
of the space shows off the moon and
stars as never seen at my place. This
matters, this whole enjoying the moment
without necessarily needing a grandiose
happening to make it important!

live in the moment
lessons from the universe
much truth to be learned