In the quiet of the evening the owls are heard
The sound captures my sleepy attention
Some are more distant so I assume
there is more than one, perhaps a family
What is the subject of their conversation?
Friendly chatter, family concerns?
It could be words of romance
I'm ready..any takers, come fly with me
Just as birds chirp all day
Owls chat all night
The meaning remains a mystery
Still, I enjoy
Monday, March 31, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Into the Woods... not the musical
After noticing deer prints, I decided to take photos of the trilliums before they are devoured.
Then I decided to walk the trail in our woods. I wanted to check out the tree house. From the deck it appeared to be damaged and I wanted to be sure. I decided to try to walk as far as the tree house. The trail was pretty clear for the most part. I had to avoid water that had collected on the trail, also climb under a few branches. I made it to the tree house and decided to walk the entire trail. It is only a quarter mile trail but it is covered with branches from storm damage. Other than that it is beautiful.
I only fell a couple of times because of the mud. The ground is so soft you don't have to worry about getting hurt. It is just awkward trying to get back up.
I am so proud that I made it ! Now all I have to do is clear the trail!
Then I decided to walk the trail in our woods. I wanted to check out the tree house. From the deck it appeared to be damaged and I wanted to be sure. I decided to try to walk as far as the tree house. The trail was pretty clear for the most part. I had to avoid water that had collected on the trail, also climb under a few branches. I made it to the tree house and decided to walk the entire trail. It is only a quarter mile trail but it is covered with branches from storm damage. Other than that it is beautiful.
I only fell a couple of times because of the mud. The ground is so soft you don't have to worry about getting hurt. It is just awkward trying to get back up.
I am so proud that I made it ! Now all I have to do is clear the trail!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
What is this thing called happiness?
There are many things in life that help lift your spirits. An important event in the life of family is at the top of the list.
However, I finished our taxes yesterday and after rechecking, it will be in the mail.
This makes me very happy, or is it just a sense of relief. Whatever it is, I want more.
However, I finished our taxes yesterday and after rechecking, it will be in the mail.
This makes me very happy, or is it just a sense of relief. Whatever it is, I want more.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Random thoughts about Life (The lighter side)
He is not dead.....He is risen!
Over the years I have heard this phrase promising
a new beginning, new life.....not death
I believe this, yet I'd prefer to stay a little longer
I agree with the old saying, "Everyone wants to go
to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there."
I'll soon be eighty and have lived a good life
but I'm not ready to leave
I'd rather stay a little longer, maybe reach 100
When someone dies at 98 or 99 you almost always hear
a wish, that he or she had lived to be 100.
I wonder if the family of Methuselah who lived to 969
wished he could've made it to 1000?
So precious is the Gift of Faith.
Over the years I have heard this phrase promising
a new beginning, new life.....not death
I believe this, yet I'd prefer to stay a little longer
I agree with the old saying, "Everyone wants to go
to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there."
I'll soon be eighty and have lived a good life
but I'm not ready to leave
I'd rather stay a little longer, maybe reach 100
When someone dies at 98 or 99 you almost always hear
a wish, that he or she had lived to be 100.
I wonder if the family of Methuselah who lived to 969
wished he could've made it to 1000?
So precious is the Gift of Faith.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Gaelic Dreams by Marietta (MacKenzie Clan)
I don't believe in reincarnation
so how can I explain
the feeling that I come from the
Green hills and glens
of Ireland
Why does the soft sound of the brogue
touch my very soul
and why does a mist over the mountains
calm my heart
Surely I lived on the moors in another time
On listening to Irish melodies tears flood my eyes
and I yearn to return to the moist sod of Ireland
To go home, as it were
All of my feelings fill my whole being
And I can't explain them
Could the angels have carried my soul
through the centuries
And it's only now
I'm feeling my loss
Would that I could go to Ireland to search the land
for some sign of me.
Perhaps if I stood in the fine mist
And softly murmured a prayer
the spirits of my ancestors would surround me
Then, maybe the beautiful faeries would dance
the leprechauns would release their gold
The angels would sing alleluia
and I would know who I am
so how can I explain
the feeling that I come from the
Green hills and glens
of Ireland
Why does the soft sound of the brogue
touch my very soul
and why does a mist over the mountains
calm my heart
Surely I lived on the moors in another time
On listening to Irish melodies tears flood my eyes
and I yearn to return to the moist sod of Ireland
To go home, as it were
All of my feelings fill my whole being
And I can't explain them
Could the angels have carried my soul
through the centuries
And it's only now
I'm feeling my loss
Would that I could go to Ireland to search the land
for some sign of me.
Perhaps if I stood in the fine mist
And softly murmured a prayer
the spirits of my ancestors would surround me
Then, maybe the beautiful faeries would dance
the leprechauns would release their gold
The angels would sing alleluia
and I would know who I am
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
It's Only a matter of Time
Liz posted a photo of a trillium she saw on her walk.
I decided to check out our property for the same. The trilliums are just breaking out of the earth which means that it won't be long before the deer return.
Maybe we'll be lucky enough to see a few fawn.
The deer, of course, wreak havoc on certain tasty plants. This includes trilliums. Last year they missed a few. I'm hoping for the same scenario this year.
As a child, I was taught never to pick a trillium, as it would take many years for it to again flower.
This may or may not be true. I remember being shocked when Uncle Pete came home with an armload of trilliums. apparently, he had not heard the rule!
I'm waiting.
I decided to check out our property for the same. The trilliums are just breaking out of the earth which means that it won't be long before the deer return.
Maybe we'll be lucky enough to see a few fawn.
The deer, of course, wreak havoc on certain tasty plants. This includes trilliums. Last year they missed a few. I'm hoping for the same scenario this year.
As a child, I was taught never to pick a trillium, as it would take many years for it to again flower.
This may or may not be true. I remember being shocked when Uncle Pete came home with an armload of trilliums. apparently, he had not heard the rule!
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
My First Memory
I remember being in a room in a hospital. Mom was lying in bed after giving birth to my sister.
I remember mom mentioning that I had a tomato seed on my shoe.
I remember sitting on the lap of my Dad and saying, "I'm not your baby anymore".
I remember mom mentioning that I had a tomato seed on my shoe.
I remember sitting on the lap of my Dad and saying, "I'm not your baby anymore".
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Spectacular!
Although Great Music is over, I am still feeling the joy of the performance. As I have said before, I feel very blessed to be a part of the great choir of St. James.
This year, thirteen (4 friends, the rest family) experienced this wonderful concert.
My cousin, Signe, thanked me for sending out the e-mail regarding the performance. I was not expecting her to be there. It was a great surprise to see Signe, Mike and his sister. They thought it was fabulous!
Liz, John & Zoey also attended. Liz said it as wonderful.
Zoey had to go to her ski instructor job in the morning with her Dad, so needed to leave early.
Another surprise. Friday night Kelley, Sami and Alex (our Grandchildren and their fabulous mom) attended the performance. They also thought it was great.
Thursday night it was Joe, and four of my friends from St. Stephen the Martyr parish in Renton. Lots of good comments.
I know they don't read my blog but I feel compelled to say this.
Thank you all for making a special effort to attend. It means a lot to me.
This year, thirteen (4 friends, the rest family) experienced this wonderful concert.
My cousin, Signe, thanked me for sending out the e-mail regarding the performance. I was not expecting her to be there. It was a great surprise to see Signe, Mike and his sister. They thought it was fabulous!
Liz, John & Zoey also attended. Liz said it as wonderful.
Zoey had to go to her ski instructor job in the morning with her Dad, so needed to leave early.
Another surprise. Friday night Kelley, Sami and Alex (our Grandchildren and their fabulous mom) attended the performance. They also thought it was great.
Thursday night it was Joe, and four of my friends from St. Stephen the Martyr parish in Renton. Lots of good comments.
I know they don't read my blog but I feel compelled to say this.
Thank you all for making a special effort to attend. It means a lot to me.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
More on GMGC
First half of Great Music was quite spectacular. All went well in second half until we lost our dim light while being a heavenly choir. I lost my place but tried to sing by memory.
I noticed Marina describing this person who kept looking at her book in a state of stupor.
She was talking about me trying to figure out where we were...it was frustrating. I'm sure we will do better tonight but just in case I practiced again and maybe will bring a small flashlight.
Or a Coleman lantern!
The best thing about last night was a surprise by Kelley, Sami & Alex. It is always great to have family in the audience.
I noticed Marina describing this person who kept looking at her book in a state of stupor.
She was talking about me trying to figure out where we were...it was frustrating. I'm sure we will do better tonight but just in case I practiced again and maybe will bring a small flashlight.
Or a Coleman lantern!
The best thing about last night was a surprise by Kelley, Sami & Alex. It is always great to have family in the audience.
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