Category Archives: reflection

fires glimmer

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Deanna

At this house we work to keep flames dancing in the woodstove. It’s an occupation ripe for musing about life. Pieces of logs are plentiful, because over many years Tim has mastered the art of gathering huge tree portions (forest service permit tucked in his wallet) and hauling them to our driveway, where his trusty … Continue reading →

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now of Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Deanna

We wait for snow. Arctic air has settled north of us and is supposed to lower our near-freezing temperatures even more tonight. Fire in the woodstove is our hub. Warm dishwater soothes the fingers. I set Christmas plates and mugs on shelves, humming to piano-smooth carols from the stereo. My daughter fasts, anticipating an Orthodox … Continue reading →

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leaving Dachau, somehow

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Deanna

Well. I uploaded pictures from our second day in Bavaria weeks ago. Today I’m finally posting them. See, we traveled through this tranquil countryside.To find that the same peaceful land housed this reminder of horror.I came out of Dachau so glad that a group of survivors made sure people would never forget. Then when we … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 13, 2008 by Deanna

But of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken forever do they pass into song. ~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

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marking time, remembering to keep posting

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Deanna

Another Monday. House is clean, finally, and even the street’s been swept by our first city leaf pick-up of the season. More golden maple sheddings already dot the blacktop. I want to know why nothing’s sacred anymore. Rejections keep hitting me on Sundays; three the past month. Oh, right. Email makes the difference. Wtf? Sorry. … Continue reading →

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a live circle

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Deanna

I’ve got three essays I’m working to rework. I’d like to make them more appealing; I’d like to find them good homes. Three people share the house with me. At least for now my daughter is home and filling our rooms with artistic ideals. I engage gladly in conversations where ideas flow like rivers and … Continue reading →

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refreshed

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Deanna

I’m starting to feel home. Writing, submitting, worrying about the general state of the world. These things, plus folding towels, they’re all right. Homebody me. A hobbit in slippers. Ever reluctant to leave hearth and hovel, so grateful to return. Yet, the memory of the road. It goes ever on and on. Once inside you, … Continue reading →

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full

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Deanna

The state of my suitcase. Itineraries, schedules, airplane fuel tanks (we hope). The sky and house with hints of smokish, fuscia-tinted air. Westley’s stomach, as always. He snits about, skittish (how do animals always know?). Here’s to hoping he and the dog eat their own food. My heart:loved ones near and far face physical and … Continue reading →

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harboring

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Deanna

As summer wanes, I take in wordsand store up thoughts and emotions.Memories to treasure.Life’s moving in its way. I follow.

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