from the thrill of Victory….
To the agony of defeat…
You can be a Tiger in the woods..
If you listen to the beat!
“Don’t make me use this wand!”
Hands down…..
Christmas magic happened this year. Love, laughs and sweet surprises….
Happy New Year!
PS In the real time world of sports, let me just say,
“Go Saints!” Sorry Dan. We haven’t had a stellar year since their last ride to the Superbowl, about ten years ago, I believe….
While I wish all my family could be together for the holidays, I was thrilled to have two of my sons and their sweeties to share this special time with. Here are a few of the highlights. We have always been big movie fanatics-no wonder they all love movies and music. One continues to play music any chance he gets while another has chosen the film industry as his work.
We watched all the usual traditional Christmas favorites as well as the freaky and fun new additions over the years. One of our favorites, especially for my hubby and youngest, was A Christmas Story. “Bumpasses!” And “You’ll shoot your eye out!” ring throughout the house every year and the laughs always come during the final scenes of the turkey tragedy and Chinese dinner. Farararara…..
So, when we saw the suit in the store….
Oh Ralphie, that is so adorable….not! Lol
Now I’m ready…….
Thank you guys for so much fun this year!
I miss you all!!
One of the many perfect gifts I recieved this year was books. This one took my breath away. How I miss John.
This post brought to you (late) for #1LinerWednesday
Much like Jack I feel confused,
out of sorts , bored, abused.
Day in and out
same old routine,
I need some color-
change of scene!
Then just as I am looking down
a smile from Nature on the ground
spreads wide and happy,
”Look at me!”
Earth whispers,
”Look closely all
around you-see?”
“Nature is constant
lovely, free.
Look up and down
and turn around.
Life provides a kaleidoscope
view!
Be quick!
Lest it slip
through your fingers
and fade away-
unnoticed.
And always enjoy the fluffy things!
‘Twas the week before Christmas,
and time, it would seem,
to seek out a few of my favorite things.
The local town square is always so bright
with sparkling magical holiday lights!
But first…
A feast!
I know it doesn’t look much like roast beast!
The Whos were having their office affair
Decked out in their jammies, with nary a care.
Time to pay up and get out in the air!
The lights were all twinkling
We went straight to the Square!
Reflections I see
in the spheres on the tree-
such curious faces
staring back at me!
Wait! Is this a Prince I have found?
Sitting alone
on the cold, hard ground-
but where is your crown?
I kissed his cold cheek
all damp with the night.
He was not shy,
and did not give fight.
Still, he sat there on
his rock and remained
a frog-content,
and without shame.
The lights! The lights I see..
They light up the night and
my heart with glee.
Swans a swimming,
frogs a leaping-
all within my heart
for keeping.
At this time of year
restraint disappears
and like a child
my soul is wild
with hopes and dreams
as love light gleams
across the world.
Oh, why can’t every day be like Christmas?
The night was dark
and nothing scary
though our ‘free’ dessert
was something hairy!
😱
Shame on you kitchen friends. And it had such promise….
This post brought to you by Linda Hill and her #SoCS post prompt.
For adventure and some historic doors hop over to Dan’s place. That guy does some traveling!
Serendipity…
The holidays aren’t complete for me without a few unconventional “traditions”-a cafe, a certain treat, a movie-or ten! And some aren’t really classically holiday films. But this one marks the season for my romantic heart and has become a Christmas tradition for me since I first saw it back in 2001. No one does manic, adorable romantic antics as well as John Cusak, and who can resist the charm of Kate Beckinsale? What an adventure in serendipitous happy ending satisfaction. If you’ve never seen it, you can catch it on Hulu. Lose yourself in possibility and dreams…
I can never get enough happy endings…or Serendipity.
#1LinerWednesday
Tropical moments to warm us through the Winter…..
“I’m no angel….but they envy me.”
(Finally finished my piece, a tribute to my favorite bourbon, #Angel’sEnvy. Try it-if you haven’t yet.)
Imagine me
not what you see-
naked, shivering, withered tree
still donning bits of finery.
My skin gone rough and graying
and the ground beneath decaying
where my roots are firmly planted
as my spine grows bent and slanted.
Close your eyes…
try to recall,
the kiss of Fall
so sweet he made us blush
and feel the golden rush
of girlish delight!
His nimble hands did thus caress,
so wild, untamed and wreckless
we danced, to light the sky!
‘What need for garments?’,
freedom urged
and thus, unfettered,
body purged
of wrappings,
those trappings
that tame the spirit,
fool the mind,
the eye…
the passersby shook their heads
and grinned instead of
placing blame,
”Oh what a shame,”
was all they said.
Such loveliness once on the trees
lay now in shreds around their knees.
Brazen beauties!
Remember me,
when thus you see
the gnarled skin-
what lies within
remains the same-
everlasting,
till Spring plants a kiss-
such bliss!
Then comes the blush,
yet now the hush
of naked truth
is cold and silent.
In Winter’s keep
doth does she sleep
with dancing dreams
of gold and green.
”Sweet May,”
yawns she,
“Imagine me.”
CKP copyright words and images 2018
Today’s #SoCS post brought to you through The magic of Linda Hill’s blog.
Today’s word prompt was ma. Use it alone or as part of a word manipulation. Extra points for beginning your post with it.
Visit Linda’s place for more great posts and prompts. I hope you join the fun! Happy #Free48 everyone. If you are thirsty, stop in at the bar and strike up a conversation with Dan. He’ll tell you what’s good on the menu and share some humor. Maybe. If you buy him a beer. 😉
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