I left my final class of the day saddened by comments made by one of the students. In our discussion about how two films define love, forgiveness, redemption, hope, and freedom, she spewed venom about love in a way that shocked most of the other students. Sometimes it’s easier for a wounded individual to speak … Continue reading Heartwounds | #WordlessWednesday
Bears being sent through the mail should never be squashed up to make them fit. It gives them indigestion. -Pam Brown Look what traveled all the way from Germany via post to wish me a “Happy Birthday” and live with me forever? Svenja made it just for me and sent it for an October birthdays … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me | #WordlessWednesday
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, … Continue reading Optimism and Joy | #WordlessWednesday
I’m not sure if you can tell from the photo above, but we saw the end of a rainbow! I’ve seen many rainbows, but I’ve never seen the end of one. My guys and I were so excited that while en route to an open house at my son’s school, we pulled over to capture … Continue reading The End of the Rainbow with Patti LaBelle | #WordlessWednesday
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. –Max Ehrmann, “Desiderata” On a recent visit to the park, I observed the little girl pictured above and her older brother chattering and interacting with the ducks. Based on their conversation, they visited the park … Continue reading Duck Tales | #WordlessWednesday
“And just like that, they’re gone.” My guys and I said good-bye to the rescued rabbits early, early one morning last week. They explored the little patch of land we placed them on for a moment, watching us warily [thank God!]. Within moments, they gave their final good-bye and took off. At first, they were … Continue reading Goodbye, Bunnies! | #WordlessWednesday [with words]
Where there is a woman there is magic. If there is a moon falling from her mouth, she is a woman who knows her magic, who can share or not share her powers. A woman with a moon falling from her mouth, roses between her legs and tiaras of Spanish moss, this woman is a … Continue reading Woman | #WordlessWednesday
“In the Mountains,” Li Bai (Chinese Poet, 701-762) You ask me what my idea is, staying in the green mountains? I smile but have no reply, my heart at peace in itself. As the peach blossom on the flowing water goes into the unknown, there is another heaven and earth, not among people. Trans. William … Continue reading Lanai Views | #WordlessWednesday
“The Things That Consume Me” Zubair Ahsan It is the fire that consumes me; It is an inexplicable love, It is the rain that calms me; It is a melody from above. It is the wind that humbles me; It is everywhere and nowhere, It is the sand that fuels me; It is the artistry … Continue reading “It Is the Rain That Calms Me” | #WordlessWednesday
can we speak in flowers. it will be much easier for me to understand. –other language ——————————————————– flower work is not easy. remaining soft in the fire takes time. nayyirah waheed, poems from salt. About the image: The pansies above were captured last spring during one of my photo walks. I gave the “flowers” (poems … Continue reading Can We Speak in Flowers? | #WordlessWednesday
