Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
Wrapped in reptilian attire, changeclimbs aboard my well-intentioned schemelike a boa constrictor – disarming me I am more inconvenienced than repulsed –after all, snake is my power animal,Or so the seer said…many years ago Days when I would wear the scalycomportment of power – invitetransformation- my essence a seeker But I am trying to settle […]
Met a bear who proclaimed himself to be a man;knew the instant I spotted him – lumberinggait approaching – that he was an animal,feared for my safety, would have retreated stayed at my mother’s side – sheltered infamiliarity – were I not so fixated on hisblatant woundedness. Sympathy blindingsensibility, i listened, hypnotized by the whiteness […]
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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