"Where did you find the program?" she asks, a bit shyly. "I didn't see any." "From the table right outside the door," I answer. "Would you like to look at mine?" "Oh, thank you!" Her eyes light up with her smile. I discover she and her husband, the gentleman next to her, just moved to … Continue reading An Irish beauty
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An early Valentine
I found this song lyric I wrote some undefined time ago, inspired by a line spoken by a good friend at the right moment. Since it's about love, I'm posting it a couple days before Valentine's Day this year, an early Valentine for us all. Enough Time We’ve spent enough time in fear and painful … Continue reading An early Valentine
The 5th Baron Haden-Guest
"I have two left feet." "He really does." "It's a fine line between stupid and, uh..." "Clever." "If there's an empty space, just fill it with a line. That's what I like to do. Even if it's from another show." "These go to eleven." "There's a mighty wind a-blowin, cross the land and cross the … Continue reading The 5th Baron Haden-Guest
An elephant never forgets
Two nights ago, I went to hear a jazz recital by some of the faculty and students in the music department at Central Washington University. The music was terrific, a lovely swinging reminder of one of the main benefits of living in a college town. Afterward, I met a local artist known for his woodworking … Continue reading An elephant never forgets
MLK Jr on forgiveness
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude." Martin Luther King, Junior I wrote 50,000-plus words in the Law of Immediate Forgiveness, and in eleven words the Reverend King said it all. And his life and death show the very real risks of spreading this message, far worse than Amy Moon and … Continue reading MLK Jr on forgiveness
Lucky Thirteen
A lot of people think this will be a lucky year, because it ends in the number thirteen. Well, okay then. Let's make our own good luck! Join me in the 2013 challenge: Spend thirteen minutes each and every day doing something you love. Walk, converse, read, write, cook, play, listen to music, sing, sleep, … Continue reading Lucky Thirteen
Joy to your mouth!
Yes, it's a cookie recipe. But let me tell you: everyone who has tried one of these cookies has been stricken with a look of sheer joy. The kind that almost takes you out of your body. Especially if eaten right out of the oven, as hot as your mouth can tolerate. The story behind … Continue reading Joy to your mouth!
Merry merry…
Whatever you celebrate this week, celebrate in style. Eat, drink, laugh, sing, dance, converse, hug, love. Do as much as you can in person, face to face with the people (humans and critters) you love. And if you are alone, treat yourself to the best company of all - your own heart and soul. Peace, … Continue reading Merry merry…
Winter Solstice: Return of the Light
A short poem to celebrate this turning point, and this week's Project Create. Winter solstice: return of the Light Today is the shortest day of the year; starting tomorrow Each day lengthens. Light returns.
May we all find it
In response to tragic events and losses, those few that receive media coverage and the hundreds that do not, words can fail us. Here is the only word I can muster today: Peace.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 