I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
LOVE it–both your poem and the peony!
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Thank you!
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Most welcome! Did you do one of your “assignment” posts this week–the challenge ones? I feel like I missed something…but it could just be me 🙂
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I didn’t do one this week – waiting for health to improve and Ric’s surgery.
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Okay, then I didn’t miss anything 🙂 Has Ric’s surgery been scheduled, VJ??
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Next wednesday!
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Thanks for telling me–I’ll put it on my prayer calendar. I have very positive confidence–it will go well. ❤ By the way, did you pass along to him that I love him…in a safe/no-worries way? 🙂
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Ha ha ha…no – his head is already big enough.
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Okay, we’ll keep it under wraps 🙂 🙂
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Such a beautiful picture that I almost tried to smell its aroma! 😀 ❤
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Thanks, Deborah!
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Wonderful peony for today’s flower. Thanks 😀
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Thanks!
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I love peonies. Wonderful haiku.
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Thank you. They are so beautiful
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So she is. Love the peony!
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Thanks Heather.
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Welcome!
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