Geometric January (last one)

A few years ago we went to the Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo, Hawaii. There was a Christmas tree decorated with origami sea creatures. I would really like to try this some holiday season, but I am paper folding challenged! I borrowed books from the library and tried origami with limited success, but I am […]

Simply 6 Minutes in the middle of the night

Woke up at 1:30 to peeThe dog stole my spotSo I grab the new throw The one from TargetAnd sit on the sofaThe dark has never beenKind to my mind Brakesformycar,thehundredsmydaughterspendsonEtsy, theflu(whichone?)mysisterinlaw’sdementia,thedeadfishatthelake,fires,floodsandthemovieFlow At 3:36 I realizeThose farm animalsDid not get swept awayThey jumped Here is a link if you would like to participate in the […]

Simply 6 Minutes

What is it about mermaids, anyway?Mythical murderers or sweet singing princessesis there a five year old girlsplashing in a summertime poolwho has not said, “Let’s pretend we’re mermaids.”Scales of iridescent greens and bluestwisting, turning in the Atlantic currentthe gentle manatee their grandparents?Whatever those sailors sawI believe.