The changeable weather typical of early spring in the middle of New Mexico of late reminds me of the confusing alterations in life that tossed me this way and that during the several years of my childhood between major hospitalizations. To me living in a spacious western state is as far as it was convenient to … Continue reading Polio Blogs 6: Hospital intermission
All but spirit
All but spirit Doves fly high in clouds like fond hopes from us … and dogs living in stardust ...Two collared doves sat in the tree Opus the Birdwatcher scrutinizes in the top photo. You can see one above the roof (right side of branch), while the other was behind a thick branch, with only … Continue reading All but spirit
Light blesses the trees in their seasons
Seasons may go round and round forever as trees remain themselves, handling natural and man-made conditions as they come. Sliding in and out of sunshine and snow times, holding their branches up for birds and saws alike, to nourish with fruit, nuts or sap, shelter, offer fuel and building material. Growing up where there were … Continue reading Light blesses the trees in their seasons
To endure
Lament not because of the wicked. Thou wert created to bear and endure, O Patience of the worlds. ~Baha'u'llah, Fire Tablet "Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. ~James … Continue reading To endure
Sunday on the run with Opus
This afternoon is a balmy, high 50s day. A great one to be out in the sun for a while, listening to my neighbors’ banda y corridos music, me and the dogs both quivering our noses at the delicious smells floating our way from their barbecue. Elf and Opus each get a way overdue brushing. … Continue reading Sunday on the run with Opus
Polio blogs 5: In which my reintegration into life lurches along
When Boston’s Children’s Hospital deposited me and my small bag of belongings onto the sidewalk with my mother I was about to leave a place where all the other kids had handicaps like mine, and the adults had the job of equipping us to get around in our new state of paralysis. Nobody asked questions … Continue reading Polio blogs 5: In which my reintegration into life lurches along
Seek and find… The Blessing Way
Whenever I go through the door looking for poop That’s what I find — the dogs have provided plenty. Should I pass through seeking a rainbow I may not find one, but I will enjoy the search, finding little things not otherwise seen, like leaf buds swelling. Through today’s door I was … Continue reading Seek and find… The Blessing Way
Turn your face to the bright side
Everyone’s life has both a dark and bright side. The Master said: turn your back to the darkness and your face to Me. ~Shoghi Effendi
Houses, Apple and me
Lately I’ve been lax about my blog. The decision to try selling my house again naturally brought on a cascade of events. And then my 16-month old iMac started what seems like death throes. Apple and me, we go back to 1998 when I was a tech at AOL in Albuquerque, getting more tired by … Continue reading Houses, Apple and me
Onto a new path
’Tis another washed out, grey day dawned in the high desert. An anticipated big snowstorm failed to have its way with us. Cheers for that. Firing up Apple Music on my iPad Mini first thing this morning, my fingers found their way to an album from my long ago folk music names. A Joan Baez … Continue reading Onto a new path
Rising Over the Smoke 