i want to be like my cat

  i want to be like rose. my husband got her from a customer as a cute little kitty. they put her in a box and he left for an hour ride home on 2 major highways. no sooner was he on the first highway then the little fur ball burst out of the box, … Read more

Deep Waters

Have you ever said or done something in the spur of the moment and thought, “Wow! Where did that come from?” The other day I sat with a brilliant group of people I love and discussed this wonderful proverb: “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5. … Read more

A letter to Miki

Happy birthday Miki, I remember when I turned 8, a long time ago. I didn’t say much to adults.  I learned not to attract attention and to try and stay out of their way. Children weren’t supposed to say much. I was a wee little thing, the smallest in my class. I loved my friends … Read more

Dreaming Right About Now

I’d rather be dreaming but I don’t know how It was all going great till I had to pee I’ve had Melatonin and Sleepy Time Tea My work pile’s  a mile high and awaits only me I’d rather be dreaming right about now.   I’d rather be dreaming, heavy hangs the brow but a rogue … Read more

Ngauga

Ngarana Tata Wangarî wa Magû, Augire atîrî, “Angîkorwo ndûrî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûrî. Angîkorwo ndûi Jesu, Ndûri kîrîa ûî.” Naniî ngauga, “Angîkorwo nîûrî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûtarî. Angîkorwo nîûî Jesû, Ndûrî kîndû ûtoî.” (Calling all Kikuyus: It is lamentable that many Kikuyu are unable to read in their native tongue. I aim to increase Kikuyu … Read more

The One You’re With

I’ve heard it said that if you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with. The two captivating desires of elderly residents I’ve cared for over the years have been to be in their own home and to have family visit everyday and care for them. They are almost obsessive desires. … Read more