“A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche This is not my reality. I can control the future, destiny. I am not be bound by the false limitations of my mind. A thought is a fleeting moment, it has no power that I do not give it. I am not … Continue reading Graffiti Wisdom: living the extreme
Old Black Water keep on rollin’…
It has finally reached warm enough temps, that I was able to don SHORTS on my weekend photo hike. I felt all Spring-ish. This week, I headed to Blackwater River State Park near Holt, FL. The water, while not actually black, is a very dark copper, thanks to the tannin from hardwoods growing along the … Continue reading Old Black Water keep on rollin’…
April Fools: Doxie Duty
One particular afternoon, my brother and I ~ ages around 7 and 6 ~ were in the living room watching TV when we heard our dad yelling from somewhere near the front of the house. “Who’s supposed to clean up after these damn dogs?” My brother and I to this day have never learned to work together well. … Continue reading April Fools: Doxie Duty
Some days…
Some days you're the grill, some days you're the teddy... *Now that lawn spring cleaning is going on throughout our neighborhood, brush trucks patrol the area to pick up yard waste - tree clippings, bagged leaves, green debris. Each truck I've seen has some sort of stuffed animal, adorned with Mardi Gras beads, attached to … Continue reading Some days…
Muses: fear and hope
Fear, hope, twin sisters Muses, their sultry voices Not so contrary Whispered cruel asides Murmured secrets, tales and lies Of what fate withholds Anticipation Of the may-bes, of could-bes Possibilities A dance, eternal Turning, spinning off balance The band relentless Hope, fear, twin sisters Sing duets in harmony Hymns and dirges, discordant Sudden catch of … Continue reading Muses: fear and hope
Slow down, dammit!
I'm a yeller. When my kids were young and we were out in the front yard, I would yell at passing cars if I thought they were going too fast. I live on a Circle (the street is actually shaped more like a "U") and the posted speed limit is only 15mph. There was no … Continue reading Slow down, dammit!
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