Tuesday, August 30, 2011

in my heart of hearts today


The Wind
As the wind swirls around me I am reminded of the lightness with which I wish to surround myself.  As it flaps at my heels, I remember it is OK to move when you are stuck…
As I turn and let it sweep a flyaway hair across my cheek, it is reminiscent of a kiss and I do not move to brush it away.
As my skirt flutters in the welcomed breeze, I feel I need to dance again and not be stilled. Fear of changing everything often leaves us immobile.
As all of this is happening, I feel myself altering who I am and becoming who I am about to be and as I cry silently for loss I have to smile for gaining a bit of my strength back.
As this awakening breaks over me, like dawn to a new day, my smile will be a beacon for every happiness to lay its windfall on me.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

And For Seven Years...

 Today is the seventh anniversary of my return from Maui. A life-changing event for me, really.

It was the first day of the rest of my life...as I see it.

I thought there might be a double rainbow or a special sign for me today...nothing noticeable though.
What does this mean??

It is also an old friend's birthday! With that...Happiest Birthday Josh...this is for you...It was written last year, for your birthday scrapbook...however, I am unsure if it made the cut! :)
All The Days
The days behind you,
Those filled with high school friends,
Parties where your band rocked us ‘til wee hours,
And Punk and Rock and Metal…
The days where anyone who knew you
Knew you would always keep your feet planted
While your spirit soared!
As we all grew up
Some went away and some stayed
But always the band brought everyone together again
And how you played!
All the days as a Front man
Never once, were you selfish with your gifts
You shined while performing and surrounded yourself with great friends
Each, great musicians who had a common respect for the song
And that love came across in your music.
Now your brightness is visible from space
And you have changed lives and made friends with your music.
You have realized boyhood dreams and unknowingly
Taken us all along for the ride
Wherever you stand
Your position on stage matters not
You will always be the Front man to your fans
You will always be Josh to your friends
And in all the days of the world,
Carlsbad and the gray blue house with the owl
 And the Cantina
Will forever tie you to your roots
As a high school kid who graduated from garage bands
To playing Arenas,
Who changed the world…
But never altered who he is.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Boogers make bad bookmarks...


Some things I have learned since being away...

There is truly beauty in ALL things.

Laughter REALLY IS the best medicine.

Tomato plants and pumpkin vines can still cause a poison ivy like rash on your forearms, even if trimming and pruning them was a volunteer gesture for an Elementary school garden.

Sundays honestly do last longer if you spend them lounging on the couch.

Sometimes vacations are equally enjoyable whether you are floating in a friends pool and reading a book while she sleeps in, or travelling to an exotic locale.

Blueberry coffeecake is the sh*t.

Ella, Judy, Billie and Patsy have not lost their allure over time.

Everyone looks silly in a red clown nose and a moustache on a stick.

An overabundance of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga songs are having ill effects on me.

Steering clear of work drama is the best path NO MATTER WHAT.

People do not always do what they say they will do...even if you give them time to do it.

Parades are awesome.

It is okay to miss something or someone that is absent.

People like to be invited, even if you know they have no intention of attending.

Going somewhere that has a history feels like visiting an old friend.







Saturday, August 6, 2011

Nom Nom Nom

Shark week has been sooooooo sick!

 Long live the Almighty Landlord!