Start of new year

trying to remove clutter

from all parts of life...

after seven weeks
Alister's finally home
now the fight begins

tired as a dog....
dreaming of alarmless day
and night of reading

family time
a blast with the younger kids
less sniping this year

Alister returns
still not running right
help me Jesus

broken words-
still waiting for my car
help me Jesus

Mea Culpa

inspection bloodbath
today's mantra on the floor-
I am not my job

cleaning frenzy
trying to finish the year
with some order



off for the holidays
figuring out the way home
to be with Mommy

one week till Christmas
still waiting to hear from the boss
if I can go home

rough chore day
condescending mechanic
and no sleep

Hunt for Newness

planning for next year
penciling in fun, chores,
and learning new things

winter funk explained -
realizing the lack of light
indeed wacks me out

winter of life
what is my legacy
amidst the chaos

old friend can't visit
little sad but relieved
now have time to clean

wanting my car
tyring to hold on to peace
help me Jesus

house guest gets bad news-
surprise retail therapy
brightens her day

blast form the past
old calls out of the blue
there is a Santa Claus

great start to week
putting up Christmas stuff
and singing carols

end of rough week
hot chocolate and books
for recentering

all through the day
frayed around the edges
reaching for rest

car troubles persist
counting my blessings
when I get a ride

enjoying first light
birds chirping good morning
waking before alarm

forehausted-
channeling energy to focus
on shift paperwork

stressed over life

trying to find quiet space

to study chaos

just thinking-
how long can a friend sponge
before it is too long?

getting ready for trips
two lists of what to pack
I'm so excited....

bump in the road
guest to stay another month
liking the company

getting the car back
after the accident
is Alster okay?

broken sleep
gnawed mums on the dresser
cheep in the closet

new aches and pains

present themselves when I rise

blessed boundaries

at the body shop
wanting the sun and the moon
but getting their shadow

after day off
doing paperwork
with a smile

hurting all over
trying to find restful spot
in bed or the couch

dogged -
trying to recoup from week
and brain won't turn off

waking refreshed
to the sound of football
and double dutch

achy day
when pursuing stuff of life
neck and legs tingle

exhausted
cleaning the house
and being social

end of week
wanting undistubed sleep
and having house guest

weekend plans-
catching up with old friends
and being pampered

getting to sleep late
doing the stuff of life
half the couch reclaimed

wishing for calm-
how to carve out order
in the chaos

first manicure
not feeling girly at all-
what will it take?

more than tired-
looking forward to cleaning
and sparkly kitchen

begin nesting-
trying to name that craving
while cleaning the pantry

running on sore-
finding the energy
to take back the house

cool morning
driving a little slower
to take in the dawn

great weekend-
health hair, Ren fair, leisure reading,
helping someone move

clutter creeping in
looking forward this weekend
to stemming the tide

that kind of week
taking extra time
to get centerted

struggling-
to help someone
now or later

surprise time off
creating office out of chaos

one of those moments-
first time toddler calling me
by my name

finding new routine

eating dinner for breakfast

sleeping in the light

morning gardening

enjoying months of labor

and making new friends

icky day

pushing through exhaustion

jonesing for my bed

dreaming.....
the perfectly maintained house
and glamourous nails

chatting with neighbor
having kids run in the house
missing my faimily

in the mornings

more space and peace in the house

not dreading the day

sukoshi zutsu
seeing more of the kitchen floor
at the end of the week

purging my work desk
making space for more order
in my house

craving peace
opting for a good book
and extra garden time

purging and cleaning

getting my house in order

one day at a time

feeling woo woo

reminding myself

there's no place like home

rising early
cooking and puttering
calm morning commute

trash day

letting goes of past treasures

and much new junque

summer cold -
walking slower on the floor
going straight home

decluttering house
making room for new things
sukoshi tzusu

weekend plans-
work, chores and two parties
on a power nap

unpacking my stuff
finding space for everything
off the floor

decluttering....

listening.....

centering....

lovin' it.....

scotland calls
practicing my accent
to sound native

scorcher...

first day this year
way too hot to sleep
moving really slowly

countdown

vacation in three days
getting all my stuff in one place
humming as I go....

good life
seeing more of my floor
each night before bed

okay dokey.....

vacation next week
setting things in motion
to enjoy Scotland

into the flow

waking early
getting tons done before work
early evening dinner

kaizen

tiring day
straining toward end time
and keeping alert

the 'Spoon of it all...

Sunday afternoon
hearing a 30 something friend
crushing on a younger man

quiet time

end of fecacta week
looking forward to fun
and time for chores

first light
wishing my dream job
was paying my bills

lovin' it...

first light
enjoying birdsong
with a great book

excited....

vacation tickets here

doing the happy dance

all day lomg

flux...

mornings remind me
I am way past being young

delight

folding clean laundry
leisurely crossword puzzle
finishing a book

sukoshi zutsu....

morning chores
two hours later
seeing half my rug

yes.....

weekly dance lesson
chattin' child development
during the mambo

rest...

two days without sleep

waiting to drop into bed

after the ride home

family

making sure
my other sister
has a good vacation

God is still in control......

that kind of day
knowing that God created
chaos theory

dogged

not in the plans
catching a cold on my day off
with so much to do

family funeral
enjoying mommy time
and all the head games

family funeral
knowing aunts do "family show"
for the outsiders

the plan man...

every day
a little at a time
diveting more stuff

Babysitting

one toddler
two big dogs and Barney
I need a nap

circle of life

hearing uncle died
stopping to be grateful
for my mom and sisters

in the wind...

deep calling to deep
beyond the edge of knowing
change is in the wind

future planning

doing a budget
seeing that I really make
negative money

home life....
wishing I had a great wife
for a week

centering....

deciding on peace
day runs very smoothly
enjoying the rest

hump day

wishing for a bunch of elves

to do my laundry

strength...

in the middle of chaos
hearing " God is still control"
floating through my head

time with extra sister
finding cute clothes and shoes
for low dough wallets

Dreams....

weekend dream plans
floral container design
and dialouge scripting

enjoyment

the end of the day
getting the crossword done
before turning in

morning chores

morning in the garden
working on mobile garden
and new annual bed

kaizen

an hour later
half the kitchen table cleaned
and floor peeking through

after the weekend
a dent in my cleaning
and some bills paid

sap is rising

rereading my story
new dialougue in my head
flows into notebooks

free weekend looms
terra farming and chores
on the horizon

life in crazy lane
too much stuff to do in a day
sharpening real life skills

chatting with self
coming up with a plan
to reclaim myself

epiphany
rembering that hair salons
are stuck in CP time

nuance

great dance lesson
find out "twinkle toes"
is a real dance move

hope...

good news today
feeling like life's problems
can be solved

looking at chaos
tyring to find order

peaceful

midday project
trenching, edging and filling
a new garden bed

Denesting.....

purging work desk
thinking of what it is needed
in my basement

the endgame

three months later
therapy almost done
can't wait to dance

Pooped

after two weeks
first dance class done
happy achiness

Gettin' there

first light
singing to the dawn
then planning my day

Interval

Busy last two weeks
trying to find time to think
of the next big thing

Soft Deadline...

4 days
to get my house in order
who needs sleep?

Interesting...

looking at garden
wishing it would be complete
without the weeds

Dirt

warm morning
blissful hour
digging in the dirt

wishin'

swollen knee
hourly rounds through the plant
a little slower

Rest...

week's end
wishing for bubble bath
and crosswords

long day
great dance class
not so great work

Wistfully......

first light
wishing for a peaceful moment
before chores sets in

Old and New

weekend jaunt
going back home with new friends
no place like home

Friday, Friday
looking forward to rest, books
and playing in dirt

life in flux
straining for still small voice
and clarity

search through paperwork
finding boxes full
of forgotten life

long week's end
calling to my pillows
and comfy chair

space

life is a mess
waiting for a saviour
to clean my kitchen

Wabi Sabi

looking for calm
wishing for clean
hearing dialouge

vortex

life is changing
work in chaos
searching for center

Early Warmth

warm spring morning
taking the long way for errands
enjoying dog wood blooms

Here comes the sun...

shortened sleep cycle
looking toward gardening
for energy

warm evening
trying to figure out
if I'm flashing

askin'....

one more nursery
starting this year's wish list
and constraint advice

Lookin'

New nursery visit
my wallet starts to cry
pricey but great stuff

Dreams

wishing dreams come true
and planning for perfect job
during shift paperwork

Plottin'....

home depot run
mobile garden supplies
fill my back porch

Miracle...

finding the sofa
under the clutter
three trash bags later

Outside Nesting

day before spring comes
pansy filled flowerpots
on my steps

new quarter coming
getting house in order
to free up rest

Next Steps

end of brutal week
being excited about
doing nothing

Settling

long tiring day
saying goodbye to my house
then getting to work

Divine Favor

after dance lesson
finding decent philly cheesesteak
in my new city

quietness

second watch
doing shift end paperwork
office melodies

In the stillness of the night...

Late night at work
asking for the umpteenth time
when will I see Japan?

Headache

line sanitation
produces a wicked headache
food plant rules

Out Of The Depths Of My Spirit

newer music
laying new grooves in spirit
for rhema worship

late night adventure
sending flowers overseas
to cheer a friend

It's coming....

driving to dance class
enjoying spring's emerging
in the park

Awareness

post chiropractor
feeling the small of my back
when sitting down

Monday, Monday.......

first work day of week
couch and comfy blanket
beckoning

Seasons of life

desperately wishing
my body would could stay
in a single season

day's busyness
keeping despair at bay
needing to find rest

a dollar and a dream

having great dance class
wishing for lottery win
to master foxtrot

Warmth

warm winter day
longing to plant seedlings
in new flower pots

Memories

Frozen White Castle's
after true shift from hell
not the same gas pains

Ichi mo...

small steps towards chores
reclaiming my house and
clearing my mind

Sukoshi tsuzu...

once again
house ran away from me
five minutes at a time

Vapor

Terrified
at the fragilness of life
for my sister

Crossroads

after wretched week
deciding new drug of choice
-grease and salt

The Joys of An End Group

first snow day
shoveling out long walk
joys on and end group

Snow Day

first real snow
making pictures on windshield
while cleaning the car

home interrupted

weekend visit
empty house filled with memories
I'm semi homeless

no worries

state of things-
the plan won't come together
still standing firm

Best Laid Plans

Waiting on closing
"Just one more thing" again
help me Jesus

Fire and Ice

bitter winter day
unzipping jacket
to ease hot flashes

It's calling to me....

mid winter blahs
trying my best to avoid
retail therapy

Spring is near

Easy weekend
free time split between movies
and decluttering

Sain

early commute
doily sized snow flakes
hitting the blacktop

Controlled Chaos

as Mom would say
"my house got away from me"
where do I start?

Another Adjustment

New schedule change
trying to figure out
when to sleep

Harbinger of Srping

yesterday's mail
first flower catalouge
longing for spingtime

Commuting

freezing afternoon
essential starbucks run
on the way to work

Stunned

heading toward weekend
pooped and shocked swirl in my head
wanting a long nap

Just Thinkin'....

catching my breath
trying to sit long enough
to plan next moves

Planning

Grass blushing greener
days getting longer
looking for crocus

Nesting

doing daily chores
day dreaming of ordered home
making to-do lists

Monday, Monday

start of work week
wishing for weekend do over
without the flu

Weekend blahs

Weekend cleaning plans
ambushed by fighting the flu
catch up on reading

Home sick

shiviering with chills
racing home to warm bed
and hot toddies

Busyness

Waking up tired
Planning out time for chores
and healthy meals

Kaizen

during dance class
planning small steps
to shape the future

Family time

Monday morning
smiling but exhausted after
weekend with family

Good Friendship

lunch with long lost friend
bygone years spanned in minutes
giggling like schoolgirls

Looking for rest

during the day
battling to quiet my self
and await change

Surprise

Leaving store
young boy holds door open
"After you, ma'am"

The Plan Man

Meeting with boss
new responsibilities
master plan for year

Working


Monday Monday
enjoyng cup of coffee
and clean floors