The future choices we must make Before time steals our youth Before order and innocence Has been swallowed by truth, What is this prison? These invisible bars A cell of indecision A night without stars Trapped by fear The unknown the unseen The answers are rare Beyond my reach Overwhelmed by volume, shadows and tides … Continue reading Decisions
Author: Kim Blenkhorn
Part II: What I’m Willing to Give Up
my journey through the "life changing magic of Tidying."
Memory Work
Sometimes the best way to retrieve memories is to tiptoe through the past, get what you need and then run like hell. Sometimes there are seasons of safety when growth helps you build a tent among the forgotten pieces of the past and get the work done. Unfortunately memories can be like shrapnel embedded deeply … Continue reading Memory Work
Paint Night
Validation came in gusts that nearly blew me over last night. I realize that it rarely kicks up unless i take ferocious risks that reside just outside my comfort zone.
Note to self:
Force yourself to clean the kitchen. Countertops without crumbs and empty sinks won't fix your life, but it might get you through the day. You are the only one you can force to do anything and still be considered emotionally healthy in the wake of it.
Part I: Real Magic
Real Magic I just finished reading the life changing magic of tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by Marie Kondo. Yes, I was like the mother from Leave It to Beaver, reading books on how to fold clothes; but I never vacuumed in high heels. The read was fresh and nutritious. It … Continue reading Part I: Real Magic
Men of War
This perishing takes time and wilderness wandering. But once every man of war has perished then it is time to receive.
Dark Night of Winter
I almost cried when I saw my front steps for the first time since January. I had forgotten what lay buried under all that snow. Things like grass and dirt and my drive to live. It was such a long winter even for a New Englander which I am through and through. The winter was … Continue reading Dark Night of Winter
a special need
The sun had begun to set. Swimming and burgers by the lake was a brilliant and spontaneous idea. The warm thick air called for something summery. Only a few families littered the beachy wood. There was a man sitting on a bench eating pizza with his son while yelling at the other son to stay … Continue reading a special need
My Faith Place 