Okay, so I took a year off. And then some. Sometimes, the Muse does not speak. Well, here goes: Typhoon Boss blows in Disturbing my harmony Leading with much noise

Haiku du jour

tiny cold kisses
tempt me down the snowy road
white and pure and clean


For those who hate winter, my theory is that they don't spend enough time seeking its beauty. I like the calmness of it (even with hidden ice patches).

New Year's Eve 2012

New Year's Eve and I / eye each other, like cats who / could be friends - maybe.

Haiku du jour

Holiday cards flutter
in like snow, making my life
glitter and glisten.

Haiku du Jour

the holiday calms
the morning rush, the world stills -
my heart opens wide

Blackout - Haiku du jour

blackout tonight - no
noisy toys - now I can hear
the moon, see the wind





Life in Michigan involves power outages - a combination of trees, high winds, and downed power lines. It was startling to realize how many electrical gadgets get me through my day, but nice to just go to bed because there was nothing else to do.

Haiku 3 du Jour

daily office joke -
morning coffee, mid-morning
scramble, closed restrooms