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Race Media
One of my favorite things about racing (running) is race photos. Looking at race photos is me and my husband’s form of Facebook, since we don’t have social media. We like to spend a few minutes looking at pictures of ourselves running. I’d say race pictures are better than selfies. They catch runners in action,
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Marital Bliss
You have me laughing at the worst times In the line-up, during prayer I can’t stay within the lines I watch you wobbling in yoga class Whether you’re a half moon or a warrior A cat or a cow I’m sure: I want you with me everywhere Right now Running our races With short hair
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Puppy Love
I love my dog. And I’m not just saying that in the cliché’ sense, like how people say, “I love cheese,” or “I love your shoes.” I love my dog. By that I mean that my heart is so soft toward him, he’s completely won my affection (and attention), I want to hang out with
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Black Friday
I’m exhausted Spent, consumed, zapped In this race of life, I have been lapped The sweet potato casserole turned out okay The gathering was small My dog behaved My parents, my brother, then the in-laws I think most people ended up hurt Would I rather go to work? There’s a race there too After dinner
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The Co-worker
I straighten my hair and pluck my brows Make sure the shirt fits just right At the stoplight I eat my breakfast My heart races going through the door I’m so jittery, hope I can digest this Do I look okay Co-workers greet me as I walk in I hear them whisper about how I’m
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The WalMart Shoppers
A Saturday morning, out to beat the crowd WalMart parking lot It’s early, so not too loud I pull up and look around A lone woman walks She’ll ask me for money, I think As I watch her walk toward the store Walkie talkie on her hip Her belongings stacked in her cart Revolver on
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Pray
Have you ever tried praying for someone? It’ll change your circumstances. And you. In fact, I think it’ll mostly change you, which will then change your circumstances. This has been my experience. Prayer: talking to God. I know God can be a broad term. I’m talking about the God of Israel, the Creator of heaven
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The Dolphin Show
There’s no reason to go anywhere I walk the coast – a mere 10 minute drive A cloudy day in the fall It’s cold but not too much to bear Out here I feel so small The horizon looks like a painting Periwinkle backdrop with scattered gray clouds My Golden retriever frolics in the waves
writings on life
gremlin fodder 