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Lessons learned about life; pearls of wisdom I’ve gleaned through pain, failure and honest reflection
Man, this is hard news to hear: Dolly Parton has died. A legend of American Culture. Growing up, she was present as a singer and as an actress. An immensely kind and generous person, she gave so freely.
Below is her family’s statement about her passing:
A few weeks ago, I made a post featuring a newer song she collaborated on with Galantis: Faith. I find its positive message something we need more of in our lives. Seems like a fitting tribute, no?
as I look up
and notice new, red leaves
in the summer air
So, I noticed the colors on leaves starting to change. Reds, mostly. Autumn’s hearld, I guess.
morning hazy skies
eastern washington fires
their smoke drifts westward
Eastern Washington is afire, and their smoke is now drifting westward. Thus, our air quality sucks, and is only going to get worse over the week. High up in the skies right now, though it’s expected to drift earthward soon. My throat is already mildly irritated, and that’s sure to get worse. Yay for AC and air filters!
I hope this finds you well, ideally with fresh air to breathe.
One of my favorite Christmas Gifts this year is a Far Side calendar. This one is today’s.
What’s particularly amusing to me: I work at a church! So, it fits, thematically, I guess.
I hope all’s well with each of you!
as the sunlight fades
drifts over faded rose petals
the evening air cools
First, welcome to the middle of the week! And, for that matter, the middle of the month.
If you’ve read enough here, you’ll know that I served in the US Navy aboard submarines. As such, I have a penchant for sub things. Thus, this Far Side delighted me more than (I’m sure) most folks.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one. And that your week is going well.
a gentle rainfall
cooling the summer air
calmness fills my soul
the prison of “should”
fear and insecurities
keep holding me back
Just a quick little one before I head off to sleep.
on the edge of dreams
garrulous crows chattering
as dawn progresses
I hope your week brings you closer to joy.
quiet morning rain
the tranquility of clouds
this day beginning
It’s a rainy morning in greater Seattle, which I have a certain fondness for. Memories of dark, calm coffee shops with a book, or a new magazine, and time. It sometimes didn’t feel as beautiful as I can now see. Time brings wisdom, I guess.