I ascend without any attempt
Monday, August 09, 2021
as time runs away
I ascend without any attempt
Friday, August 06, 2021
walking the walk
I've been walking with the kids fairly regularly--pictured here are three of four.
The human kids frequently "take turns" walking with me. Not in an eager way--but more like one is busy today so could the other step in, etc.
For some reason, it sort of makes me happy because it makes me imagine that when I'm elderly and need their care they'll negotiate a mutually compassionate and equitable way to make that work too.
The puppy kids are, naturally, happy to walk any time.
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
calibrations
from the bottom of the stairs
it was my prayer
Monday, August 02, 2021
bits of the day
Out early today to Alma for a seminar/workshop and it was so good to see and be with people--many of whom I haven't seen or been with for a while. A few people were wearing masks indoors and although we're nearly 100% vaccinated as a college community, I wore mine too out of respect.
Work, work, work, and then I headed home with JG on the phone to keep me company on the commute home.
Low: Heart heavy with the looming eviction of millions of families in the middle of a pandemic.
High: Hearing The Foo Fighters' cover of The Beegees' "You Should be Dancing" live from Lollapalooza on the radio. Apparently it's something they've been doing for a while? Anyway, it was the bit of disco silliness that helped me get through the day.
Pic: An early bird posing for me with their accessory worm (yesterday at the Horticultural Gardens).
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
unrelated
- I haven't left the hotel in 48 hours.
- I haven't had as many moments of panic as I typically have at home!!!
- I have slept well--at least six hours every night!!!
- Perhaps related, I've have had half a glass of wine with dinner/reception both nights.
- (I should probably keep ^ in mind before I make plans to run away from family and home.)
- And YAY, I get to go home tomorrow!!!!!!
Friday, July 23, 2021
an ordinary happy
Monday, July 19, 2021
beyond
Sunday, July 18, 2021
like an old-fashioned riddle
count the worry beads of desire
sum my abacus of need
Thursday, July 15, 2021
"look for the helpers"
I had so much help yesterday:
from the scummy
Nu skimming off pond scum
At making a strawberry, arugula, feta salad
Monday, July 12, 2021
island times
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Meanwhile
Another day of catching up on the last year with fam, and so many I hadn't seen in years. S Auntie and I always end up reminiscing about when she babysat us and I always remember the pencil eraser she had that was shaped like a bulldog.
Meanwhile back at home, Nu loved the Boss Day presents I packed for them before we left.
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Loveliness
It has been magical. This gathering of happy faces and hugs... congratulations, commiserations, reminiscences, and sweet sillinesses. Turned out, seeing A+M getting married was the cure to my pandemic year.
Friday, July 09, 2021
Travel
I guess this is really happening and we're headed for A+M's wedding in Seattle after all. Big A was going to do whatever I wanted to... which made me feel even more pressure to vet every tiny detail and decision.
But here we are, about to take off, it's beautiful, and... I'm so excited.
Monday, July 05, 2021
Sunday, July 04, 2021
Look!
An emoji for people like me...
Big A went in to work early (extended Fourth schedule) and the human kids went to the DSA Pride potluck (rescheduled due to rain last weekend), so I hung out with the puppy kids, ate leftovers, and read all evening.
Accidental celebration protest, I guess? The more American history one learns, the harder it is to celebrate.
Friday, July 02, 2021
turn, turn, turn
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
child
Monday, June 28, 2021
Bhiksha
in these words
Knowing day will be done soon, gone
in cupped hands:
not an offering but an outstretched bowl
Sunday, June 27, 2021
feeling--recursive
--every time I send one
to you, sister
you demand to know where I am.
I'm behind the camera,
I travel back
with the sticky facts of tenderness.
What could ever replace
you reminding me
to burn like fire, like diamonds
the beloved coal of my body
hybrid, haptic, whole
[Pic: An indoors kind of day; the kids have to delink settler colonialism and Catan for me every time.]
Friday, June 18, 2021
shadow friends
[Pic: L and I being silly with our shadows in the Red Cedar on Farm Lane yesterday.]
mountain peak and a domestic peek
Another early morning hike. The peak was approx 2500 feet above sea level, with the last couple of turns like corkscrews. I caught sight of ...
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Friends and old neighbors shutting it down in honor of John Crawford. _
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I have the feeling that I’m going to succumb to the season and put out a list of resolutions soon. Just wanted to establish this heads up th...
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At had us pose for this pic up at Aunt R's place on Lake Huron so he could put it up in his dorm. "Don't tur...