Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Hair toys - Haiku du Jour

transparent cream and beige -
once protection, the horn comb
hoists my hair skyward



Once you have long hair, the hunger for hair toys/accessories begins. Some new toys arrived from Vietnam via Etsy. So not plastic!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Victory Rolls - Haiku du jour

they cannot be small,
my victory rolls, my hair
demands opulence.

I dabble in retro looks, mostly to avoid falling into lazy hairstyle habits (the eternal frumpy ponytail, for example). My thick hair looks dreadful when I try small rolls, but suddenly turns cooperative when I twirl a large barrel. I look very Andrews Sister-ly tonight.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Blah - Haiku du jour

seeking elegance
and delicate images -
no luck, i'm just blah.


This is what happens when inspiration deserts me, even on a Friday.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Last lily - Haiku du jour

lily petals fall,
maple leaves curl up brown, yet
summertime lingers


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Haiku du jour - Lilies speak

when a lily speaks,
sharp clove and soft vanilla
theads through the sweetness.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Haiku du Jour - Steamy Sunday

A steamy Sunday -
I want coolness; in winter
I will wish for heat.


But you can't always get what you want. In fairness, this has been the hottest Michigan July on record in 134 years, and the second wettest. I hope August is more balanced.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Haiku du jour - Grey Rain

rain waterfalls down-
flooding roads, drenching my shoes,
re-greening the world


Michigan blessed us today with a gullywasher, which I enjoy despite the stalled cars and non-functioning traffic signals. Walking to the building is like walking inside the dome of a grey pearl, and the air is fresh and damp, plumping up my skin. After hitting 100 degrees last week, we are so due.