Without Me
The sun still shines down from on high Casting shadows on the summer ground Geese still fly low, close down to the sand Gathering steam for winter’s journey Even though I am not here. The dreams of children still get dreamt And some of them often come true Fire still consumes more than it fuels … Continue reading Without Me
Sam’s Weekly Water Cooler Musings: On Satisfaction
What is it about our lives that mean we’re never completely satisfied? Mick Jagger said it best. We just can’t seem to get no satisfaction. It’s really difficult to maintain that positive outlook when unfortunate things happen, or when we’ve had a bad day at work, or when the kids just won’t stop bugging you … Continue reading Sam’s Weekly Water Cooler Musings: On Satisfaction
A Delicate Balance
Having a child with Down syndrome is an exercise in patience and understanding. Having a child with ADHD takes a different kind of patience and understanding. Having both of them fighting for and needing your time and attention is about five steps above dealing with them individually. Sometimes it’s enough to make me want to … Continue reading A Delicate Balance
Dirt and Bone
I. Grave thoughts Dragging me down Through dirt and bone And shifting sand Sifting ash and shale Forming a box of sorts Four sided misery Connected and connecting Calling out Then echoing back A shock to the system Cold and sinewy Stringy like starch But insatiable too Like a complex drug Deep down underneath And … Continue reading Dirt and Bone
Playlisting #1: Faux-Soundtracks
Over the course of my music-loving life, I’ve been fascinated by soundtracks. If there’s one thing about the movies I love, the music has to be there too. So, among some of my favorite albums of all time are included some soundtracks. Albums like Back to the Future, Boomerang, City of Angels, The Crow, 13 … Continue reading Playlisting #1: Faux-Soundtracks
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