Essence is essenceand flat as I might feelshadow reveals otherwise;such is the mystery of life Orange is my essence –the promise of sunshineand creativity, and… I envyblue its expansiveness Constrained as I amby conformity –this silver-framedexistence a settling But shadows don’t settlethey stretch and bendand exclaim rebellionsavagely defending essence. (Slanted Orange was written in 2022 […]
Creativity partners more with chaos than clarityIt craves colour, light, darknessmovement not supported by 2 dimensions I delude myself into thinking that words,cleverly positioned, can decipher the compulsionfail to understand that soul, unchained, has no words It is the free-flowing expression of music, danceIt follows the murmuration of birds, andcrawls along the earth, serpent-like I […]
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” – William Blake Weathered the would that frames this perception,
once painted with optimism, long worn.
How bright the ideals of youth, […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Your post brings joy …. Merry Christmas.
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Thank you! To you as well
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Awe! Nice
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What a joyful post, VJ. Thank you for sharing.
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Glad you enjoyed!
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Ha ha! Beyond cute!
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Thanks, John
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Thanks V.J. For sharing your lovely memories. That carolling brings me joy.
Teresa
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So glad Teresa
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Thank you so much for sharing these precious memories and nostalgic moments, VJ!
Love your granddaughter’s recent carolling.
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Thanks Amy.
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What a delight – thank you for sharing! A boost to my energies and good humor, for sure.
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Glad you enjoyed.
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Too adorable for words! Thank you for making me smile! 😀 ❤
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Most welcome, Deborah.
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Oh my such sweet babies with the bluest eyes! Loved the video – well rehearsed too. The joy and enthusiasm just shine through. Thanks for sharing. I know what you mean about the time flying by. It was gradual, but doesn’t feel like that now.
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Thanks! Glad they brought you some joy.
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You’re welcome. They did 🙂
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So sweet VJ! And a perfect combo of challenges. Time does fly doesn’t it?!
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Too fast, Tina. Thanks
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she is absolutely adorable! time goes by way – too – fast!!! sometimes it scares me!
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Me too! Thanks Wendi.
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🙂
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Aw.
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The baby is gorgeous, and the carrollig video is priceless V.J.! They’re SERIOUS about their figgy pudding, aren’t they? LOL
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You can tell by her impish face, she loved that part. Thanks Terri!
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the video was filled with the children’s joy and I like dhow each child had their own energy and participation level – that was fun today (and not the song is in my mind – which is a nice thing on this december morning)
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They are so fun and enthusiastic at that age. Thanks for watching.
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🙂
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