I am notorious for making lists. To-do lists, wish lists, lists of gaps in my wardrobe or decor, client deadline lists, etc. I am to a fault highly organized and punctual. I also have a repution for living my life with a can-do spirit and abundant optimism. So much so Lori's "la la land" was … Continue reading Ditch The List
Ponderings
Who Me? Yes You (Me, too)
In the wake of #metoo, poet Just L shares a deeply personal account involving sexual assault, drugs and rock n roll.
Thoughts from a chair in France
Seeing all of the #grateful posts (on Facebook and other social media) and my own grateful posts of years’ past, I am simply grateful that I am in another season. I know my life looks extraordinary and too often extraordinarily easy. To those who know and love me, they know this isn’t necessarily so. Some … Continue reading Thoughts from a chair in France
Don’t tell me what he’s like when he’s smitten with you…
Don't tell me what he's like when he's smitten with you, tell me how he treats you when he's angry - or bored with you. How does he treat his family and friends? Does he have close relationships or are they simply work / hobby acquaintances? Do all of his best friends coincidentally live far … Continue reading Don’t tell me what he’s like when he’s smitten with you…
Poof
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and someone special asked me to make plans to go to the coast. I welcome the forethought as last Valentine’s Day was disastrous. After being exclusive with someone for 15 months I was ghosted (on Valentine's Day which I spent in urgent care). We fell madly in love with each … Continue reading Poof
Open Season
Heartbreak has haunted her yet has not dulled her shine -- She is forever hopeful and always kind -- Both determined and blessed -- Selflessly gives more than she's received -- Offering the keys to her life with generosity -- In her presence you'll feel at rest -- Possibly at your best -- Often adored … Continue reading Open Season
Your brilliance snags me
Your brilliance snags me but for only a moment. A passing star on a journey which I cannot abide. Here I stand in awe as you fade from my sight only to ponder the journey that lies ahead for those who catch a glimpse of your path... ~Adam (A little note for Just L from the … Continue reading Your brilliance snags me
Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – I Would Die 4 U
I have been pondering my personal life, politics, and Pinot Blanc… After all, aren’t they the same thing? ~ Just L (March 9, 2012) “I believe that every single event in life that happens is an opportunity to choose love over fear.” ~Oprah Winfrey It was one of those days when I was reminded how precious life is. Prince … Continue reading Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – I Would Die 4 U
Traveling Light
The road I travel will always be bright, because it is and forever completely mine-- Your inability to see me for the beauty and light that I am does not dull my shine-- It simply makes your path darker. ~Just L (April 16, 2016)
The Legend of Antirrhinum
NaPoWriMo Day 5: April is a time for planting things. At any rate, I’ve recently been paging through seed catalogs, many of which feature “heirloom” seeds with fabulous names. Consider the “Old Ivory Egg” tomato, the “Ozark Razorback” or “Fast Lady” cow-pea, “Neal’s Paymaster” dent corn, or the “Tongues of Fire” bush bean. Today, I … Continue reading The Legend of Antirrhinum
Just L Poetry 