Bright fall foliage floating in the still pond Ducks diving in the swallow waters Sun rays peeking out from behind the ominous clouds Garden of Reflection … Inviting me to sit … and be still.
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Magical Moments
Fulfilling the dream. Globetrotting around the world. Magic memories!
Neighborhood Noises …
A quiet, peaceful pocket in this town, Small bungalows line narrow streets Each and every house here looks unique A neighborhood walk here is a treat! An early morning stroll around the block Past the community garden, then left on Denton Behind a fence a dog
Quack, Quack! I’m the other Cold Duck
Quack, quack, quack, Said this very Cold Duck, Now please, have a taste before Saying yuck to this unfamiliar other Cold Duck. One part Mosel wine, one part from the Rhine o n e p a r t Cham pagne. Enjoy your Cold Duck! Quack,quack, quack!
The Human Positioning System or “Who needs a map?”
Without a map landmarks along this road remind me each summer of what lies ahead around the bend on the other side of the valley over mountain passes each stop familiar the sights and the sounds and the smells: Evergreen forests gnarly oaks in meadows scent of eucalyptus in […]
No “Squidding around” here!
Propelling swiftly through the sea, its body, in perfect symmetry. Kind of funny looking all around, a highly intelligent creature among the sea-bound. Its three hearts help it live and survive in the treacherous sea, where this super-strong swimmer can often be impossible to see! The skin of the squid, its head, […]
My Poetry Potluck Offering
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then […]
Imperfect Perfection?
Opened the oyster, gave it a whirl exposing only mother-of-pearl the iridescent glow beauty magnifico! […]
The Gift of Friendship
Friendship is her gift to me Rain or shine, we often meet In the great outdoors. […]
A Virtual Chess Tournament
His eyeballs glued to perfect polkadot pixels It’s check mate tonight!
One slightly used…
Too many books on my shelves, all-around the house, upstairs, downstairs, here, there, everywhere. More than one slightly used book with dog-eared corners, faded, tattered covers, strange bookmarks between the pages, hinting at its history. Most nights, curled up in bed, one slightly used book […]
Sublime Springtime
Azure Bee Bliss Sage Chartreuse Daffodils Emerald Frogs Hopping Iridescent Jade-green Kale Leaves Misty Nippy Overnights Peonies Quietly Re-emerging Showy Tulips Upright Vigorous Witch hazel Xanthous Yellow as we eagerly zing into spring.
Freshly Ground
I salute the history of coffee. Brewed every morning in homes around the globe In coffeemakers, French presses, Bialetti moka pots, perculators, paper filter cones The choice of beans is vast, dark or light roasts, single origin or blends. Endless possibilities await for our daily […]
Avian Food Bank
Morning, noon and night, Much to my delight, The suet, the seed and the water fountain, Turn me into a binoculared spectator on the mountain. Keeping an eye on the happenings out back, These fine feathered friends sure demand their snacks! Solitary warbler dressed […]
“Did I just hear a Needle drop?”
This ancient ceremony Originated in 1469 At the Gyeongbokgung Palace. High on the balcony The sounding of the conch shell Announces The Changing of the Guards: Brilliant costumes Flags and shields in hand Obscured by helmets These expressionless faces Appear oblivious to spectators Waiting in the glaring sun. One by one […]
The Note that saved the Day
The neighborhood looked unfamiliar. The pedestrians we had come across did not speak English. We ducked into a small cafe. The interior resembled the “Starbucks” look, but it definitely was not Starbucks! Once our coffees were ready, the young waitress came over and chatted us […]
Choose only three Songs?
Music: alternative bossa nova classical dance electronic funk guitar hip hop instrumental jazz karaoke latin metal new age opera punk rock qawwali reggae soundtrack tango urban folk vallenato world xoomii yodeling zydeco So many choices! How could I choose only three songs? However, I do […]
A Room with a View
On our Bali trip last spring, we realized upon arriving, that the room we had booked ahead in Ubud, was not quite what we had envisioned. The location was perfect, the price was right ( $10.00 per night including breakfast for 2! ), and the host […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 