Category Archives: wonder

a few joys so far this year

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Deanna

Ringing in the New at JJ’s (grins courtesy of appletinis). Playing Huck Finn. Receiving a house blessing. Waking up to quiet treasures.

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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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paris

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Deanna

First, we bought day passes for the Metro. My very first subway ride. When the young guy holding his terrier got on, I began to feel I was in Paris. Next a man entered carrying a guitar. Not long afterward he was belting out upbeat Spanish tunes (so maybe I felt I was in Madrid; … Continue reading →

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my little kitchen and I…

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Deanna

…sometimes we do all right. Today the aromas, tastes, and sights were worth the unaccustomed work. My daughter mashing potatoes (fresh from our sleeping garden, thanks to a hubby’s shovel) and then fixing gravy was the help I needed. Tonight things are cleaned up, guests have gone home, I’ve sipped white zinfandel with my feet … Continue reading →

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getting there half the fun

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Deanna

Eight weeks ago this morning, Tim and I strolled along this sidewalk in Paris.We passed a congenial scarecrow.I was finally recovering from several anxietized moments nearing the end of our Europe trip. The previous day, Saturday, we’d left the lovely Josenhof B&Band had begun an all-day trip toward that gay city, our destination.On the way … Continue reading →

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Josenhof

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Deanna

Our friend Anna made reservations for four nights at a Bavarian bed and breakfast. She got the information at the place’s website, and it looked fine, but of course judging only by the web you never know. On our way from Anna and Doug’s house to the b&b near Memmingen, I rode in the back … Continue reading →

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day, night, dust, lovely

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Deanna

Well, I’m back. Still adjusting to the nine-hour difference. I can’t say anything, knowing Cecily travels to different seasons and recovers fine (happy Spring, Cecily). Our trip amazed me. Not surprisingly, I crashed and burned a few times (though the planes flew fine). I journeyed within myself through forests and fields of need and want … Continue reading →

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quiet

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Deanna

“Yeah, it is quiet, except for the mosquito buzzing in my ear.” So said Kay, as she and I walked the forest path near my son and his friend. As usual, I’d forgotten to pack bug spray. Our trail took us past several small lakes. Some rippled, some sprouted grass like an unshaved chin, 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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Posted on August 25, 2008 by Deanna

Yesterday morning I finished this book. In church the story from John’s gospel was of the man born blind whom Jesus healed. I imagined that man to be like Frank McCourt. Not Irish, of course, but sensible in the face of authority figures who’ve forgotten, lost, or simply had stomped out of themselves the sweetness … Continue reading →

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