When my husband and I go for a walk or a tandem bike ride, we have noticed increased dog walking. We will stop to admire a well behave dog. I am asked “Why don’t you have a leader dog?” I usually laugh and reply,”I have a seeing eye husband.” But the real story is below.Continue reading “April 30 For The Dogs”
Monthly Archives: April 2020
April 28 Remembering Touching
I was remembering the days when I could hug my friends and family. As a blind person, I was often asked to touch people’s faces. They wrongly believed that the only way a blind individual could physically know another was to feel a face. Voice, inflection and strength can be read in a hug. BelowContinue reading “April 28 Remembering Touching”
April 23 Bless the Beast and Children
Bless The Beasts and ChildrenI heard a story yesterday that China’s air pollution has decreased by 40%. Now the sky is blue and the distant Himalayan mountains can be viewed. Many of our own cities air is cleaner and free of pollution. It is too bad that we had to pay such a high costContinue reading “April 23 Bless the Beast and Children”
April 21 2020 Hopecut stemsforsythiapetals drop, leaves unfurl,roots growthirstily for moisturein vasepeople’sexpectationswhen kept indoors for daysgrowing towards each other’s needswith love.All long to feel the sun’s warmth again.We are told that the virus victims are decreasing and the number of new cases is on the downturn. But how can we believe what we hear in the news and what is not reported.People are drawing their own conclusions and are determining that they will not become sick or worse they think that it won’t affect them and their loved ones.We see demonstrations , long lines at food banks and families with little money to buy necessity’s . We can bring some hope to people in our network. One kind act at a time. Like a pebble dropped into water, concurrent circles are formed and move out from the pebbles entrance. Now what if there are 10, 20, or even 50 pebbles of kindness tossed into the mix. They interact and cause long range reactions. I am advocating being positive while remaining safe while in public. We can cling to the Hope that the corona virus is on the decline and We can return to close social interactions in the future. Hold on a little longer.
April 16 Sick(no) and Tired (yes)
April 16 Sick,(no) and Tired(yes)The shutdown and sheltering is growing tedious to many people. They have a point. They want to get to their planting for the coming year. They live in an area that the corona virus has had little impact.What they don’t want to admit that a plateau of new case is notContinue reading “April 16 Sick(no) and Tired (yes)”
April 14 Is this Freedom?
This is Freedom?This week,I opened all the windows to air out the house. Afterwards. I wondered if this was smart idea.these days we question many activities we took for granted.we voluntarily limit our personal freedoms for the sake of others. We, as a nation , are putting life above liberty and the pursuit of happiness.MayContinue reading “April 14 Is this Freedom?”
April 9,2020 Lost and Found
Lost and FoundI hear many people lament on what they have lost in this time of seclusion. Loss of personal freedom, physical closeness with friends and love ones and economic decline.I find that there are gains to be grateful for. Time to pray, meditate and reach out to others in new and creative ways.The internetContinue reading “April 9,2020 Lost and Found”
April 6 2020 Nature is Free People are Not
My husband and I have been riding our tandem bike during the bast 4 weeks. We have passed many bikers, walkers and strollers enjoying nature. The idea of social distancing varies with each group. Many families are together and are close. When passing groups , it is commen to give a verbal greeting and stopContinue reading “April 6 2020 Nature is Free People are Not”
April 2, 2020 How does my Muse Grow?
How does my Muse grow? In answer to the question,“ Where do poems come from,” this is my answer. My muse is a garden plot. Before planting the creative seeds that may bloom into poems, I must prepare the soil with reading and meditation on ideas that cross mind mind. I mix the fertilizer ofContinue reading “April 2, 2020 How does my Muse Grow?”
traveling up and down the blind highway 