My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Daybreak makes her grand entrance In a swell of golden light Ombré shades of morning glory The luster of a new dawn Fresh and clean, unfettered Spreads out quelling the darkness Dreams become reality Hope gives way to possibilities Vision transforms into truth
"Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel...the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood." ~ Susan … Continue reading Fat bottom girls
A gentle summer zephyr carries my wishes away Swirling and dancing on tiny eddies of air Rising towards the warming sun Tickling my fingertips, ruffling my hair Daydreams lift me higher Buoying my spirit Afloat above the maddening fray
Climbing the wooden stairs to the wrap-around porch, Katie and her friend were met by Miss Ruby and Miss Mae, the valley’s spinster Welcome Wagon. The most senior residents of Deer Hollow, the ladies were a sort of litmus test. Katie brought Eric to meet the old maid sisters before presenting him to her parents. … Continue reading Honeyed air
My days seem so out of focus As I stumble along, lost and confused Landmarks and mile markers Point in the wrong direction Fog rolls in, blurring my vision Pitfalls and hidden obstacles Make my path treacherous Then I see it… A point of light A single spot of clear focus A moment of clarity. Enough … Continue reading It’s all a blur
It’s been warm enough this week, that I’m going to get my summer clothes out of storage, and pack away my winter stuff. We are past any freeze risk, so I’m also planning on putting in some veggies this next week. I’m giving tomatoes another chance, and setting out a few peppers and herbs. The … Continue reading Farm fresh
Thin spiral notebook 