Unconditional   Forty-somethings.  I gave birth to them some 40 years ago. They grew from me, with me, away from me, Babbling, crawling, studying, marrying, working into middle age.   Once, I knew everything, made decisions, gave answers. That’s changing. I listen. My heart skips a beat! I’m receiving care, guidance.   A parent with […]

Inspired by Trusha, [my son’s wife’s sister.]   You are stage three, grade three, Triple negative, Bang, bang, bang, Fear, run, hide.   From across the ocean An email warns, no! Beyond all that you are still you. Yes! pant, pant, true and I calm down.   For I come from a spark with A […]

The Boardwalk has dried off. San Miguel de Allende is again its wonderful place to be. Come out for a walk and say “hello.”

The Boardwalk is soaking wet and has been for several days. The rain is Mexico’s wish come true; the country was in the worst drought ever. Hidden plants are  surfacing, clamoring for their space. People get dry too. Unlike plants we usually need more than just water to be wholesome, though many are the times […]

Today on the Boardwalk it seems as though the question never was to be or not to be! We Are to Be   To be me, to know myself, How wondrous. To be willing, Courageous, kind, Creative and fruitful.   To be you, to know you, My neighbor and friend, To love, help. To be […]