“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
What a beautiful picture and what a heartfelt cause, VJ!
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Thanks Eugi.
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Most welcome, VJ.
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Heartwarming! It’s wonderful, as you say, that joy can still be found and thanks V.J. for reminding us of all the good there is in this world.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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VJ, very cool. I love the fully seated table shot. Well done. Keith
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Thanks Keith. It’s been some time since I’ve had so many crowded around a table.
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Thank you for sharing your Christmas with your found family, VJ. It looks like people were enjoying themselves. (You set a beautiful table.)
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It was a warm and wonderful day. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ. 🙂
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