I surprised my bride with a puppy for her birthday. Her name is Whimsy.
Today’s poem is definitely inspired by her and ran a little longer than usual.
The Puppy Machine
Tag Archives: life
Day 317: Evolving Enviros
Lots of changes around me lately. More to come I suspect.
Evolving Environment
Day 309: The Secret of Sharks
Feeling slightly Seussical this morning and reflecting on a lesson that I recently relearned.
The Secret of Sharks
Day 308: Eyes of Wonder
I keep running into scenes, excerpts, and quotes about childish things in adulthood–seeing things as a child sees them, not fearing judgement for what we enjoy, and embracing wonder. I think someone might be trying to tell me something, because the truth is, I struggle with these things.
Eyes of Wonder
Day 290: Morning Muse
I woke up to the wonderful sight that inspired today’s poem. If ever any evidence was needed that I married well…
Morning Muse
Day 287: Changes
Change is inevitable and several are occurring right now in my life. All good to be sure. But change is not something we as human beings are particularly good at embracing, is it? Thinking on that this morning.
Changes
Day 286: Future
Thinking about the future today.
Future
Day 284: Fallen; Day 285: Full Deck
Didn’t post yesterday’s poem so it’s joining today’s. On Saturday our friend and neighbor, a US veteran, had to put to sleep his service dog. She had cancer and couldn’t eat anymore. This one’s for them.
Fallen
And today’s poem is me venting. I’m sure every writer or creative feels from time to time that they’re not playing with a full deck…
Full Deck
Day 139: Exhumed
Was sick yesterday and watched a lot of crime shows when I wasn’t passed out. Between that and Halloween coming up this poem is the result…
Exhumed
Day 256 & Day 257: Iron Sharpens Iron, Backroads
Another two-for-one deal today. Yesterday’s poem was inspired by an offhanded text message my bride sent. Today’s by a conversation about traveling I had with my parents.
Iron Sharpens Iron
Backroads
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