Haiku And Other Aperçus

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Sunday, September 11, 2022

A Ramekin of Buckeyes

Where I walked today the sun shines bright and clear the clouds have disappeared as if they have something better to do along the way, for someone else. Where I walked today the shades of green caught my eye, each in its own tint and tone sang to me of happy birds, and scrambling squirrels intent... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 9, 2022

Nature's Panoply

S ummer's ending comes so soon, but in glory as it changes from spring, to summer, and to fall; And every beauty of each season can be seen from my own backyard, or not far away at all. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Beauty of Autumn Cometh

I must share the golden days with you while they are here before the leaf decides to turn and then turn loose and whirl and twirl, and dance along the road; before the rainy days bring cooler air, and snow begins to fall upon a world of naked trunks, and branches bare of beauty. I must also save... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Great Expectations

The "-ber months" are coming and I just love it--I love each, and all of them. Each is special in its own way and filled with excitement, happiness, fun, joy. Warm sunny days, cool nights, the autumn colors coming on, then dropping, blowing away followed by frost, snow flurries, and everything that... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 8, 2022

Addendum to Previous Aperçus

Yesterday Phil came back to visit the second time, but instead of wanting something special this time, he brought something special for me. He proudly handed me a very heavy sack, a big smile on his face, and I could see he was waiting for me to open it and look inside. I was surprised by freshly... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 5, 2022

An Aperçu of Grandson Phil.

For the first time in several weeks, Phil was over to spend time with me. His adult day care center was closed for teachers' planning sessions for the next three months. Phil loves his Grandma and is always excited to be here, but, even though he already had his lunch before he came, he immediately... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

A Lot of Things I Forget, but...

Sweet Memories On a bright and windy day my heart took flight as did my hair, blowing about my face tickling my nose hampering my vision, as I stood in the shade of the bald cypress tree waiting for you. I watched you approach from down the hill and over the way. With my heart fluttering and my hair... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Truely, Truely

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

Thanksgivween