Last night, on the edge of sleep, I had the thought, or realization, that I do not any longer need to babysit Carol. I’ve told the story of my childhood memories of Carol many times, most recently while sitting with my husband’s relatives after his father’s death. I was wondering if any of them rememberedContinue reading “Babysitting Carol”
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Advice from the Blackberry Patch
When I’m out for a wander around the Land where I live, I almost invariably pass Blackberry bushes. This time of year, the leaves are wine red and beautiful. The other day Blackberry had a strong message for me, reminding me that I know well how to deal with prickly people. Interesting. One should dealContinue reading “Advice from the Blackberry Patch”
A Bouquet of Stars
I wrote recently about Going to Seed, how my body isn’t recovering the way I want it to. I think my current discomfort goes back to August in the blackberry patch. I love the blackberry patch. I love blackberries. But it is a one-handed job, reaching into the brambles with my right, while holding aContinue reading “A Bouquet of Stars”
Long Walks and Ancestors
I’m just back from a walk. I didn’t quite make it to 10,000 steps before the rain. Yesterday, thanks to two separate walks with my friends Natalie and Shirley, I managed to log 15,000 steps. I must admit, though, that when I am driving, my IPhone interprets some bumps in the road as steps. IContinue reading “Long Walks and Ancestors”
Loose Ends, a Lenten Practice (1)
I like things to be in order. I like cupboard doors closed, books arranged so they are easy to find when needed, my grocery list arranged in the same order as the aisles in the store. I’m not obsessive about these things, but order, having things and activities in order, my order, keeps my stressContinue reading “Loose Ends, a Lenten Practice (1)”
Dream Bringer’s Studio 