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Better late then never
It stared at me, with its lack of eyes I gingerly cut it open, scraped it out callously Without remorse or consideration Of the life it had lived. I taught my young the same indifference And made that pumpkin Into the man it is today
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March of the errands
Back to reality, Tap-dancing through my day, Visits to hither and yon, Faxes and refills, mail and paperwork Finally caught up and look at the clock, Time for home and supper, food and stories and dessert, “Strawberries in snow” Kids not yet caught up from the time change. From east and summer, to winter and…
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Wrap up
Our last day of our fun-family-vacation, and it felt just about right. We didn’t do anything crazy, we hardly left the house we were staying at, but we did enjoy ourselves. The weather was so much better in Toronto than at home, which meant the kids enjoyed another 5 days of outdoor activity. I learned more…
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Panacea
Monday on vacation, brisk and sunny, coffee for me to wake up and enjoy my day. A day made more pleasant with the arrival of old friends. We whiled away the morning as though time had never passed, made plans to get together soon, each of us stunned to realize seven years and more had…
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Everyday holiday
My first full day off work, No calls, No paperwork. I can’t remember the last time that happened, and feel vaguely confused that it did today. I walked to the corner Starbucks and accidentally got the full sugar peppermint mocha, along with gingerbread, egg and cheese sandwiches and cranberry bliss bars. A seventy dollar smorgasbord and…
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Little big things
Another Saturday spent on the road and working. Learning to be better, to understand more, to improve, always. And when I returned to the house we are staying at, I was greeted with excitement. I planned a fun afternoon of park then bath and hot chocolate. All the things small children love in one day. …
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Lack of sleep and learning
There doesn’t seem to be a set amount of coffee that will work for a bad nights sleep, unfortunately.Trying to get three wired kids to bed in a new environment is a challenge, but when you’re already sleep deprived it’s even more irritating. Finally by 11 pm they stopped making noise, which was nice. But…
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Gratitude
Today’s word is gratitude. It’s funny, because I think about this concept often. I’d like to say I think about being grateful everyday, but I’m far from a saint. Some days I feel bitter and evil inside, and wish people would just go away and leave me alone. In fact, I still sometimes feel like…
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One clock to rule
My life is a list, one thousand things long, each as important as the next Paralyzed at times with the decision of which item to do first when they all need to get done at once. So, some get done, and more get added. But time runs short, and the list grows, swelling by the…
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My island
Do you remember? The moment you first realized you were an island, apart from the continent of your birth? Seperate and independent, sailing along on your own. Slowly, identity formed Self determination grew, with all the attendant storms and gales. I watch as my little one splits off, becoming his own creature, manifesting his will,…