Posts Tagged ‘spring’

Punxsutawney Phil and Seasons of Life

Just one week ago the world watched in eager anticipation. Predictions were made, bets wagered, crowds gathered, and the media readied itself to catch the moment. All eyes focused on a little brown object. Little else mattered. Finally the hero emerged, seemingly unphased by the hype. And within minutes,...

April 1st, 2013 | Featured | Read More

Rebirth Poem: The Gardner

At times you see so clearly, I feel finally we might be getting somewhere. And then a frost comes early and harsh, and you are testing my presence by the planting of a fig tree. Did you really think I could be made small enough to fit in your earth-stained palms? Your matins and vespers— bookends...

March 10th, 2013 | Poetry | Read More

Poetry Theme: Rebirth

Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Spring c.1894 Our second poetry exploration for 2013 will consider rebirth. Spring approaches. Dormant life eagerly anticipates its emergence into a fullness of green, bright, flourishing expression. The stillness before the flurry of growth is a perfect time to see the potentiality...

March 3rd, 2013 | Poetry | Read More

Managing an English Garden

Residents of the British Isles have made their way to March. Spring, or this version of it, will be here shortly, I think. There’s always the possibility of a deep snow in this month, and I hope for it, but time will tell. I love when the sun comes out in this country and the temperature is a...

March 28th, 2012 | Featured | Read More

Emerging Incisors and Other Signs of Spring

Jaden Aubrey is a stunningly beautiful five-year-old girl with bronze hair and hazel-green eyes. She is the fire and the clown in our family, always moving at full velocity and stopping only to sleep (if then). She fears nothing and examines everything; we joke that when she grows up, she will...

March 20th, 2012 | Family | Read More