Doing Less. Becoming More.

My resolutions have been revised to reflect what i find absolutely necessary to cultivate in 2017... Soft heart Silky skin Touchable hair Kissable lips Kind actions Gentle speech Fiery soul Shiny eyes Deep breath Open mind Light touch Healthy desire Grateful being Sweet disposition Delicious curiosity Exquisite scent Common sense Extraordinary sense of adventure Hard … Continue reading Doing Less. Becoming More.

Love Handles

In this high tech world, I treasure these tangibles: Books gifted or exchanged Event wristbands or as proof of age Greeting cards mailed for no occasion Rocks collected from destinations Photos on the fridge, captured memories Ticket stubs to music, sports, or movies Concert tees from a few favorites Handwritten love letters in pockets Maps … Continue reading Love Handles

A Memoir This Does Not Make, But It Tells a Tale

NaPoWriMo Day 29: Poet and artist Joe Brainard is probably best remembers for his book-length poem/memoir, I Remember. The book consists of a series of statements, all beginning with the phrase “I remember.”  I remember... “Here she comes, here she comes, oh she slipped back in,” as her 8-year-old brother greeted his baby sister into the … Continue reading A Memoir This Does Not Make, But It Tells a Tale