A Balancing Act. Working on poetry, I tried to think of repeating patterns. This made me think of Paul Simons' lyrics to Patterns. He stated our lives were full of patterns we had little control over. Having control, a characteristic that makes us feel more comfortable. Having control of one's words or medium is a delicate balance to play with. Words written can come across different than words spoken. Sometimes we need reference …
Family Togetherness
Family Station Wagon. With the exception of a limo, you couldn't stretch the family car further than the station wagon. Growing and expanding, our family had several different cars back in the day. The greatest percentage of them were family station wagons. The last, before the elder kids started moving away from home, was the Country Squire. Almost as snazzy as the family truckster in the Vacation movies. Being one of the younger kids …
Season’s Greetings
Welcoming Joy. The season is upon us. We would be welcoming family and friends into our homes. This year we must find a way to welcome Joy without them. The virus necessitates the need for distancing which can make us long even more for the closeness we crave at the holidays. Find a way to welcome joy into your hearts and homes. Welcome joy by giving. Give at food pantries or shelters. Welcome joy by connecting. It may not be in person, …