Remembering
Some days are meant for remembering
I awoke late this morning
after a restless night's sleep
a glance at my Facebook wall
revealed a two-year-old picture
my mom had shared
of our family with Jason
at the Cascade Aids walk.
Surrender, again
Morning
feeling poised on the edge
wandering
watering plants
taking in nature
trying to find peace
instead
this feeling
Choice Points
choice points
those moments
every day
live or die
care for self
throw it all away
forge ahead
give it all up
create beauty
The Cleaning of a Home
As a young newlywed, I kept a spotless home. Every evening we'd have a beverage or two after dinner. When we'd finish, I'd get up and wash up the glasses, so the house returned to its clean state of perfection. One evening, my husband turned to me, "Stop it! Sit down and relax!" And I did.
Be Kind, Not Right
Yup, it's going to be a rant.