“It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.” Alice…in Wonderland
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Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m […]
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A poem for the busy
The hectic pace of spring, the particularly busy Sundays trying to get all my ducks in a row for the week ahead, curve balls thrown and plans disrupted. I long for a moment of peace. I’m not alone in wanting to slow down or even in escaping — if only in my mind — to […]
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Fine Arts Friday: Christmas Poem
A Visit from St. Nicholas (or The Night Before Christmas) By Clement Clarke Moore (or maybe not) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be […]
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Fine Arts Friday: Autumn?
Although the calendar says autumn, the weather in Texas is not too sure. We’re getting a little cooler weather at night, but right now we’re reaching highs of the mid-80s. However, since autumn is my favorite season, I’m going to celebrate it whatever the temperature. To autumn! “When the Frost is on the Punkin” Both […]
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Fine Arts Friday: Summer poem
The Barefoot Boy by John Greenleaf Whittier Blessings on thee, little man, Barefoot boy, with cheek of tan! With thy turned-up pantaloons, And thy merry whistled tunes; With thy red lip, redder still Kissed by strawberries on the hill; With the sunshine on thy face, Through thy torn brim’s jaunty grace; From my heart I […]
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Fine Arts Friday: Poetry
Our culture has a tendency to shy away from poetry. We think it’s either too hard to understand or disdain it as something for intellectuals and angsty teen girls. We no longer even use the word “poetry.” Now it’s “spoken word.” Pshaw. You’re a poet, and you know it. Poetry is really just storytelling. In […]
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Happy Independence Day, Texas
A few choice quotes on the finest state in the finest nation on this beautiful blue sphere: “Texas history is a varied, tempestuous, and vast as the state itself. Texas yesterday is unbelievable, but no more incredible than Texas today. Today’s Texas is exhilarating, exasperating, violent, charming, horrible, delightful, alive.” Edna Ferber “I am forced […]
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For Andrew Breitbart
Today begins National Poetry Month, and I had planned to take advantage of the occasion for some easy blogging. Then I read this morning that Andrew Breitbart dies at 43. He leaves behind a wife and four children very nearly the ages of my own precious people. Andrew (I just can’t call him Mr. Bretibart, […]
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A Little Madness in the Spring
May be wholesome for a king, but is hard on a momma. Softball and tee-ball season are upon us. That’s five practices & three games to juggle. Practice for the spring musical is in full swing, and the warm weather brings with it a plethora of outings, activities, and obligations. Additionally, I’m getting ready to […]
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Insanity: a haiku
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