Okay, after a not so great Thanksgiving,all my fault-of course...well, not really, I guess I'll just explain. As previously stated, I had plans to join my neighbor and her four generations however, on Thanksgiving morning I discovered that Coco had the runs all over the carpet and the floor.
That dog will bark if the wind changes direction, but for this he is silent? I did not kill him or beat him, but threatened to do both as I kicked him out into the backyard. Ay yi yi. So of course I cleaned it up, and up. I did know better than to have my tea before I started.
Afterwards, I let him back in, fed the beast and proceeded to make my contributions to the meal. As easy as string bean casserole is to make, by the time it came out of the oven my foot was shot for the day. Ouch! Her son came over and picked up the casserole and after they ate, Bev delivered two heaping plates to me. I was so sore that I was nauseous and declined her company while I ate, because in fact, I ate two bites and went to bed.
Sadly, not only did I miss out on a great meal and good company, as well as the opportunity to make new friends (which I could really use) I also offended my friend. Not my usual style, but what are ya gonna do? So, today I went over and apologized profusely, and gave Coco the dead eye upon my return. We shall see if the friendship survives the last minute cancellation...
In the meantime, through the generosity of family and friends, I now have a laptop-YEAH, and the Internet will be hooked up on Dec.2 another YEAH. So, as it goes, I am creeping back towards the 21st Century.
I sure hope your holiday was better than mine, even if I do have pretty great left overs.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. This year is the first time I will spend Thanksgiving without my friends or family about. Certainly it is easy to feel sorry for myself but truth be told, I am fine. After all the trials and tribulations about getting myself settled here, I have a lot to be thankful for.
So many people have been kind and generous to me following the fire, and from time to time some treasure shows up in my mailbox that makes my life just that much better. I am looking forward to replacing this and that, but in the meantime, I have been unpacking things that I haven't seen in a couple of years, all of which I liked to begin with, so in a sense everyday is just a little like Christmas. Although I may have to consciously decide to have this attitude, it is the one I prefer.
Shortly after moving here, I decided that the best way I could meet people is by joining a church (since I don't work or attend a school). I selected the church that is closest to my house, and since it has a 6:00 service on Sunday afternoons, I figured that would work for me. After attending for more than a month, the pastor told me that, "We should have a conversation." I was not looking forward to this. I have very definite beliefs about God, and as you probably know, I was never a church goer-even as a child. I had gotten in trouble for asking the wrong questions during religious instruction so I learned to keep my opinions to myself, and left the church as soon as I could, so you can imagine my reluctance to have a one on one with this pastor.
Anyway, the meeting was set up and I went, intending to say as little as possible and "yeah, yeah" whenever necessary. When I arrived, I was handed a booklet that describes what the church believes and what is required of members. You can imagine my surprise when I read exactly what I believed on their forms! It's true, there is a church that believes what I believe, and God has lined me up with it. So, much to my own surprise, I am being baptized on Sunday-which will make me a member of this church. Does that make me the church lady? We'll have to ask Dana Carvey to know for sure.
So, this Thanksgiving I have one more thing to be thankful for. I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I will be joining my neighbor across the street for dinner and feel just a little like a Pilgrim being welcomed by the natives. Enjoy and I hope to speak with you soon!
So many people have been kind and generous to me following the fire, and from time to time some treasure shows up in my mailbox that makes my life just that much better. I am looking forward to replacing this and that, but in the meantime, I have been unpacking things that I haven't seen in a couple of years, all of which I liked to begin with, so in a sense everyday is just a little like Christmas. Although I may have to consciously decide to have this attitude, it is the one I prefer.
Shortly after moving here, I decided that the best way I could meet people is by joining a church (since I don't work or attend a school). I selected the church that is closest to my house, and since it has a 6:00 service on Sunday afternoons, I figured that would work for me. After attending for more than a month, the pastor told me that, "We should have a conversation." I was not looking forward to this. I have very definite beliefs about God, and as you probably know, I was never a church goer-even as a child. I had gotten in trouble for asking the wrong questions during religious instruction so I learned to keep my opinions to myself, and left the church as soon as I could, so you can imagine my reluctance to have a one on one with this pastor.
Anyway, the meeting was set up and I went, intending to say as little as possible and "yeah, yeah" whenever necessary. When I arrived, I was handed a booklet that describes what the church believes and what is required of members. You can imagine my surprise when I read exactly what I believed on their forms! It's true, there is a church that believes what I believe, and God has lined me up with it. So, much to my own surprise, I am being baptized on Sunday-which will make me a member of this church. Does that make me the church lady? We'll have to ask Dana Carvey to know for sure.
So, this Thanksgiving I have one more thing to be thankful for. I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I will be joining my neighbor across the street for dinner and feel just a little like a Pilgrim being welcomed by the natives. Enjoy and I hope to speak with you soon!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Reign Of Leaves
Mightier than a gentle breeze
Gentler than a mighty wind
The leaves rained down
Covering every surface in a layer of muted colors and me
I pause to note that perhaps there is one leaf upon me for each goodbye I have said this year
And I brush them away lightly
The sun is warm and the chimes sing a simple song
I am receptive to its unformed melody
How to capture this gentle wildness?
Perhaps not
Perhaps it is as fleeting as the leaves that lingered awhile
Their shade is gone
Now they blanket the Earth
I shall not remove them
Gentler than a mighty wind
The leaves rained down
Covering every surface in a layer of muted colors and me
I pause to note that perhaps there is one leaf upon me for each goodbye I have said this year
And I brush them away lightly
The sun is warm and the chimes sing a simple song
I am receptive to its unformed melody
How to capture this gentle wildness?
Perhaps not
Perhaps it is as fleeting as the leaves that lingered awhile
Their shade is gone
Now they blanket the Earth
I shall not remove them
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